Anti-infective pyrido (1,2-a) pyrimidines

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to small molecule compounds and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections, in particular Tuberculosis.

The present invention relates to small molecule compounds and their usein the treatment of bacterial infections, in particular Tuberculosis.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Tuberculosis (TB) as a disease continues to result in millions of deathseach year. Inadequate use of chemotherapy has led to an increasingnumber of drug resistant cases. This situation is likely to worsen withthe emergence of extremely resistant strains to all currently knowndrugs (Van Rie and Enarson, 2006). The internationally recommended TBcontrol strategy, also referred to as directly observed short-coursechemotherapy (DOTS), relies on a combination of five antibacterialagents to be taken for a protracted period of more than six months(http://www.who.int/tb/dots/en/). With the use of a mathematical model,taking into consideration treatment duration and TB dynamics, benefitsof reduced treatment length were predicted to be substantial and likelyto greatly contribute to a reduced global TB burden (Salomon et al.,2006).

Current chemotherapy consists of compounds that directly targetMycobacterium tuberculosis bacillus, either by neutralizing generalinformation pathways and critical processes such as RNA polymerizationand protein synthesis inhibition or by interfering with mycobacterialspecific cell envelope synthesis. The most widely used dedicatedanti-tubercular drugs isoniazid, ethionamide and pyrazinamide arepro-drugs that first require activation. As active forms, theydemonstrate inhibitory activity on a wide range of mycobacterialtargets, which have not yet been fully characterized. As for otherchronic infectious diseases like human immunodeficiency virus, amulti-therapy approach, including drugs that target a wide range ofcritical features of M. tuberculosis, proved to be the most successfulstrategy to date. It is, thus, likely that a combination of current druginhibitors, having different mechanisms of action against M.tuberculosis, will be the solution for the control of the disease.

The most challenging approaches for discovering new anti-TB drugs relyon screening for active compounds that target critical featuresessential for the survival of the bacillus. Although there is still alack of understanding of the biological mechanisms behind tuberclebacillus persistence, i.e. the location and state of latent bacteria, inhumans, M. tuberculosis is thought to reside in primary granulomas underhypoxic conditions (Lenaerts et al., 2007) as well as to hide withinvarious types of cells (Houben et al., 2006; Neyrolles et al., 2006).The bacillus mainly localizes inside phagocytic cells, such asmacrophages and dendritic cells, and it has clearly been establishedthat the tubercle bacillus adopts a different phenotype in the hostmacrophage's phagosome compared to growth in extracellular conditions(Rohde et al., 2007; Schnappinger et al., 2003). Upon infection, aninflammatory response is induced, thereby initiating recruitment of Tlymphocytes that release interleukins and cytokines, which in turnactivate the infected macrophages to enable the destruction of thepathogen. Upon the appropriate trigger, the host macrophage is, thus,able to eliminate the invading bacillus. This is further supported bythe fact that of the people that inhale M. tuberculosis, more than 95%percent do not develop the disease, suggesting that the human hostresponse is sufficient in most cases to thwart M. tuberculosis inducedpathogenesis. This gives rise to the hypothesis that small molecularcompounds could mimic the immune cell response signals and induce thehost cells to clear the mycobacteria.

Accordingly, a phenotypic cell-based assay, suitable for high throughputscreening, that allows for the search of compounds that would prevent M.tuberculosis multiplication inside the host macrophage was utilized.

Up to now, this type of investigation of the tubercle bacillus growthwithin host cells relied on colony forming units (CFUs) determinationafter host cell lysis followed by serial dilutions and a 3-weekincubation period required for bacterial growth on agar plates.Luciferase-expressing mycobacteria have been shown to be efficient inreducing the experiment duration, although cell lysis and luciferinsubstrate addition steps are still required (Arain et al., 1996). Also,these types of experiments are not easily amenable to large scalescreening.

It was an object of the present invention to identify compoundseffective against bacterial infections, in particular compounds thatwould prevent M. tuberculosis multiplication inside the host macrophage.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds having thegeneral formula I:

whereinm is 0, 1, 2, or 3;n is 1, 2, 3, or, 4;o is 1, 2, 3, or, 4;A is C₅-C₁₂ heteroaryl;R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, oxo,—OR⁵, —OC(O)R⁵, —OC(O)N(R⁵)₂, —C(O)OR⁵, —C(O)R⁵, —C(O)N(R⁵)₂, —CN, —NO₂,—NH₂, —N(R⁵)₂, —N(R⁵)C(O)R⁵, —N(R⁵)C(O)N(R⁵)₂, —OR⁵HetA, —OR⁵N(R⁵)₂,—C(O)N(R⁵)R⁵HetA, —C(O)N(R⁵)HetA, —C(O)HetA, —C(O)N(R⁵)R⁵S(O)₂R⁵; SH,C(S)H, —S(O)₂N(R⁵)₂, —S(O)₂R⁵, —N(R⁵)C(O)R⁵SR⁵, —N(R⁵)R⁵S(O)₂R⁴, or—N(R⁵)S(O)₂R⁵, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, any of whichis optionally substituted;R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅cycloalkylalkyl, —NH₂, —N(R⁶)₂, —C(O)R⁶, —C(O)OR⁶, —C(O)N(R⁶)₂, —S(O)R⁶,—S(O)₂R⁶, —S(O)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, ortwo groups of R¹ and R² are connected with each other to make a five orsix membered cyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which is optionallysubstituted;R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, hydroxyl, —OR⁶, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R⁶)C(O)R⁶,—C(O)R⁶, —C(O)OR⁶, —C(O)N(R⁶)₂, —S(O)R⁶, —S(O)₂R⁶, —S(O)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl,benzyl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, or two groups of R³ are connected witheach other to make a five or six membered cyclic or heterocyclic ring,any of which is optionally substituted;R⁴ is independently, at each occurrence, selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl,hydroxyl, —OR⁶, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R⁶)C(O)R⁶, —C(O)R⁶, —C(O)OR⁶,—C(O)N(R⁶)₂, —S(O)R⁶, —S(O)₂R⁶, —S(O)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl,heterocyclyl, or two groups of R⁴ are connected with each other to makefive or six membered cyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which isoptionally substituted;R⁵ and R⁶ are independently, at each occurrence, selected from the groupconsisting from hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, aryl,benzyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, any of which is optionallysubstituted; The term “HetA” refers to “heteroaryl”;The term “optionally substituted” as used herein is meant to indicatethat a hydrogen atom attached to a member atom within a group ispossibly replaced by group, such as halogen including fluorine, C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₁-C₃ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, oxo, —OH, —OR⁷, —OC(O)R⁷, —CN,—NO₂, —N(R⁷)₂, —N(R⁷)C(O)R⁷, —C(O)R⁷, —C(O)OR⁷, —C(O)N(R⁷)₂, —S(O)R⁷,—S(O)₂R⁷, —S(O)₂N(R⁷)₂, phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl;R⁷ is independently, at each occurrence, selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, C₁-C₈alkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl;

The term “alkyl” refers to a monovalent straight or branched chain,saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having a number of carbon atomsin the specified range. Thus, for example, “C₁-C₆ alkyl” refers to anyof the hexyl alkyl and pentyl alkyl isomers as well as n-, iso-, sec-,and t-butyl, n- and isopropyl, ethyl and methyl.

The term “alkoxy” means a group having the formula —O-alkyl, in which analkyl group, as defined above, is attached to the parent molecule via anoxygen atom. The alkyl portion of an alkoxy group can have 1 to 20carbon atoms (i.e., C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy), 1 to 12 carbon atoms (i.e., C₁-C₁₂alkoxy), or 1 to 6 carbon atoms (i.e., C₁-C₆ alkoxy). Examples ofsuitable alkoxy groups include, but are not limited to, methoxy (—O—CH₃or OMe), ethoxy (—OCH₂CH₃ or -OEt), t-butoxy (—O—C(CH₃)₃ or -OtBu) andthe like.

The term “alkenyl” refers to a monovalent straight or branched chainaliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing one carbon-carbon double bondand having a number of carbon atoms in the specified range. Thus, forexample, “C₂-C₆ alkenyl” refers to all of the hexenyl and pentenylisomers as well as 1-butenyl, 2-butenyl, 3-butenyl, isobutenyl,1-propenyl, 2-propenyl, and ethenyl (or vinyl).

The term “alkynyl” refers to a monovalent straight or branched chainaliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing one carbon-carbon triple bondand having a number of carbon atoms in the specified range. Thus, forexample, “C₂-C₆ alkynyl” refers to all of the hexynyl and pentynylisomers as well as 1-butynyl, 2-butynyl, 3-butynyl, 1-propynyl,2-propynyl, and ethynyl.

The term “alkylene” refers to a saturated, branched or straight chain orcyclic hydrocarbon radical having two monovalent radical centers derivedby the removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same or two differentcarbon atoms, 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Typicalalkylene radicals include, but are not limited to, methylene (—CH₂—),1,1-ethyl (—CH(CH₃)—), 1,2-ethyl (—CH₂CH₂—), 1,1-propyl (—CH(CH₂CH₃)—),1,2-propyl (—CH₂CH(CH₃)—), 1,3-propyl (—CH₂CH₂CH₂—), 1,4-butyl(—CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—), and the like.

The term “alkenylene” refers to an unsaturated, branched or straightchain or cyclic hydrocarbon radical having two monovalent radicalcenters derived by the removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same ortwo different carbon atoms of parent alkene. For example, an alkenylenegroup can have 1 to 20 carbon atoms, 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or 1 to 6carbon atoms. Typical alkenylene radicals include, but are not limitedto, 1,2-ethenyl (—CH═CH—).

The term “alkynylene” refers to an unsaturated, branched or straightchain or cyclic hydrocarbon radical having two monovalent radicalcenters derived by the removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same ortwo different carbon atoms of parent alkyne. For example, an alkynylenegroup can have 1 to 20 carbon atoms, 1 to 10 carbon atoms or 1 to 6carbon atoms. Typical alkynylene radicals include, but are not limitedto, acetylene (—C≡C—), propargyl (—CH₂C≡C—), and 4-pentynyl(—CH₂CH₂CH₂C≡CH—).

The term “cycloalkyl”, alone or in combination with any other term,refers to a group, such as optionally substituted or non-substitutedcyclic hydrocarbon, having from three to eight carbon atoms, unlessotherwise defined. Thus, for example, “C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl” refers tocyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, andcyclooctyl.

The term “haloalkyl” refers to an alkyl group, as defined herein that issubstituted with at least one halogen. Examples of straight or branchedchained “haloalkyl” groups useful in the present invention include, butare not limited to, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, andt-butyl substituted independently with one or more halogens. The term“haloalkyl” should be interpreted to include such substituents such as—CHF₂, —CF₃, —CH₂—CH₂—F, —CH₂—CF₃, and the like.

The term “heteroalkyl” refers to an alkyl group where one or more carbonatoms have been replaced with a heteroatom, such as, O, N, or S. Forexample, if the carbon atom of alkyl group which is attached to theparent molecule is replaced with a heteroatom (e.g., O, N, or S) theresulting heteroalkyl groups are, respectively, an alkoxy group (e.g.,—OCH₃, etc.), an amine (e.g., —NHCH₃, —N(CH₃)₂, etc.), or thioalkylgroup (e.g., —SCH₃, etc.). If a non-terminal carbon atom of the alkylgroup which is not attached to the parent molecule is replaced with aheteroatom (e.g., O, N, or S) and the resulting heteroalkyl groups are,respectively, an alkyl ether (e.g., —CH₂CH₂—O—CH₃, etc.), alkyl amine(e.g., —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂N(CH₃)₂, etc.), or thioalkyl ether (e.g.,—CH₂—S—CH₃).

The term “halogen” refers to fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine.

The term “aryl” refers to (i) optionally substituted phenyl, (ii)optionally substituted 9- or 10 membered bicyclic, fused carbocyclicring systems in which at least one ring is aromatic, and (iii)optionally substituted 11- to 14-membered tricyclic, fused carbocyclicring systems in which at least one ring is aromatic. Suitable arylsinclude, for example, phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl(tetralinyl), indenyl, anthracenyl, and fluorenyl.

The term “phenyl” as used herein is meant to indicate that optionallysubstituted or non-substituted phenyl group.

The term “benzyl” as used herein is meant to indicate that optionallysubstituted or non-substituted benzyl group.

The term “heteroaryl” refers to (i) optionally substituted 5- and6-membered heteroaromatic rings and (ii) optionally substituted 9- and10-membered bicyclic, fused ring systems in which at least one ring isaromatic, wherein the heteroaromatic ring or the bicyclic, fused ringsystem contains from 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from N,O, and S, where each N is optionally in the form of an oxide and each Sin a ring which is not aromatic is optionally S(O) or S(O)₂. Suitable 5-and 6-membered heteroaromatic rings include, for example, pyridyl,pyrrolyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, thienyl,furanyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, oxazolyl,isooxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, and thiadiazolyl.Suitable 9- and 10-membered heterobicyclic, fused ring systems include,for example, benzofuranyl, indolyl, indazolyl, naphthyridinyl,isobenzofuranyl, benzopiperidinyl, benzisoxazolyl, benzoxazolyl,chromenyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, cinnolinyl, quinazolinyl,tetrahydroquinolinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, isoindolyl,benzodioxolyl, benzofuranyl, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinyl, benzotriazolyl,dihydroindolyl, dihydroisoindolyl, indazolyl, indolinyl, isoindolinyl,quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuranyl, and2,3-dihydrobenzo-1,4-dioxinyl.

The term “heterocyclyl” refers to (i) optionally substituted 4- to8-membered, saturated and unsaturated but non-aromatic monocyclic ringscontaining at least one carbon atom and from 1 to 4 heteroatoms, (ii)optionally substituted bicyclic ring systems containing from 1 to 6heteroatoms, and (iii) optionally substituted tricyclic ring systems,wherein each ring in (ii) or (iii) is independent of fused to, orbridged with the other ring or rings and each ring is saturated orunsaturated but nonaromatic, and wherein each heteroatom in (i), (ii),and (iii) is independently selected from N, O, and S, wherein each N isoptionally in the form of an oxide and each S is optionally oxidized toS(O) or S(O)₂. Suitable 4- to 8-membered saturated heterocyclylsinclude, for example, azetidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl,thiomorpholinyl, thiazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, oxazolidinyl,oxazolidonyl, isoxazolidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperazinyl,tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, pyrazolidinyl,hexahydropyrimidinyl, thiazinanyl, thiazepanyl, azepanyl, diazepanyl,tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, dioxanyl, and azacyclooctyl.Suitable unsaturated heterocyclic rings include those corresponding tothe saturated heterocyclic rings listed in the above sentence in which asingle bond is replaced with a double bond. It is understood that thespecific rings and ring systems suitable for use in the presentinvention are not limited to those listed in this and the precedingparagraphs. These rings and ring systems are merely representative.

According to another aspect, the present invention relates to compoundshaving the general formula II:

whereinp is 0, 1, 2, or 3;q is 1, 2, 3, or, 4;r is 1, 2, 3, or, 4;X is alkyl or aryl;B is C₅-C₁₂ aryl;R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, hydroxyl, —OR¹⁰, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂,—N(R¹⁰)C(O)R¹⁰, —C(O)R¹⁰, —C(O)—OR¹⁰, —C(O)N(R¹⁰)₂, —S(O)R¹⁰,—S(O)₂R¹⁰), —S(O)₂N(R¹⁰)₂, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, hetero-cyclyl, ortwo groups of R⁸ are connected with each other to make a five or sixmembered cyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which is optionallysubstituted;R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyl, oxo, —OR¹¹,—OC(O)R¹¹, —OC(O)N(R¹¹)₂, —C(O)OR¹¹, —C(O)R¹¹, —C(O)N(R¹¹)₂, —CN, —NO₂,—NH₂, —N(R¹¹)₂, —N(R¹¹)C(O)R¹¹, —N(R¹¹)C(O)N(R¹¹)₂, —OR¹¹HetA,—OR¹¹N(R¹¹)₂, —C(O)N(R¹¹)R¹¹HetA, —C(O)N(R¹¹)HetA, —C(O)HetA,—C(O)N(R¹¹)R¹¹—S(O)₂R¹¹, —S(O)₂N(R¹¹)₂, —S(O)₂R¹¹, —N(R¹¹)C(O)R¹¹SR¹¹,—N(R¹¹)R¹¹S(O)₂R¹¹, or —N(R¹¹)—S(O)₂R¹¹, —R¹¹P(O)(OR¹¹)₂, aryl, benzyl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, or two groups of R⁹ are connected with eachother to make a five or six membered cyclic or heterocyclic ring, any ofwhich is optionally substituted;R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are independently, at each occurrence, selected from thegroup consisting from hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, aryl,benzyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, any of which is optionallysubstituted;The term “optionally substituted” as used herein is meant to indicatethat a hydrogen atom attached to a member atom within a group ispossibly replaced by group, such as halogen including fluorine, C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₁-C₃ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, oxo, —OH, —OR¹², —OC(O)R¹²,—CN, —NO₂, —N(R¹²)₂, —N(R¹²)C(O)R¹², —C(O)R¹², —C(O)OR¹², —C(O)N(R¹²)₂,—S(O)R¹², —S(O)₂R¹², —S(O)₂N(R¹²)₂, phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl, as also defined further above;R¹² is independently, at each occurrence, selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, C₁-C₈alkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl;The term “HetA” refers to “heteroaryl”;

The term “optionally substituted” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “alkyl” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “alkoxy” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “alkenyl” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “alkynyl” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “alkylene” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “alkenylene” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “alkynylene” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “cycloalkyl”, alone or in combination with any other term, hasthe same meaning as defined above.

The term “haloalkyl” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “heteroalkyl” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “halogen” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “aryl” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “phenyl” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “benzyl” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “heteroaryl” has the same meaning as defined above.

The term “heterocyclyl” has the same meaning as defined above.

Another embodiment of the present invention is compounds of generalformula I and II, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to compounds having thegeneral formula VIII:

whereinm is 0, 1, 2, or 3;X₃ is selected from the group comprising CH₂, O, S and NH;X₄ is selected from the group comprising halide, alkyl, OR₂₃, SR₂₄ andNR₂₅R₂₆;R₂₀ is selected from the group comprising acyl, alkoxy, alkyl,alkylamino, alkylcarboxylic acid, arylcarboxylic acid, alkylcarboxylicalkylester, alkylene, alkylether, alkylhydroxy, alkylthio, alkynyl,amido, amino, aryl, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio, carboxylic acid,cyano, cycloalkyl, carboxylic acid, ester, halo, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl,haloalkylether, heteroaryl, heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl andhydrogen, any of which is optionally substituted;R₂₁ and R₂₂ are each independently selected from the group comprisingalkoxy, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylene, alkylether, alkylthio, alkynyl,amido, amino, aryl, arylether, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio, carboxy,cyano, cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl,heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl, hydroxyl, hydrogen, nitro, thio,sulfonate, sulfonyl and sulfonylamino, any of which is optionallysubstituted;R₂₃ is selected from the group comprising acyl, alkyl, alkylamino,alkylene, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio, carboxy,cycloalkyl, ester, ether, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylamino,heterocycloalkyl, hydrogen, thio, sulfonate, and sulfonylamino, any ofwhich is optionally substituted;R₂₄ is selected from the group comprising alkyl, alkylaryl, alkylene,alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkyl, heteroaryl,heterocycloalkyl, and hydrogen, any of which is optionally substituted;andR₂₅ and R₂₆ are each independently selected from the group comprisingacyl, alkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylene, alkylthio, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkoxy,arylamino, arylthio, carboxy, cycloalkyl, ester, ether, halo,haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkylether, heteroaryl, heteroarylamino,heterocycloalkyl and hydrogen, any of which is optionally substituted.

In general, the term “optionally substituted” as used herein is meant toindicate that a group, such as alkyl, alkylene, alkynyl, aryl,cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or heteroaryl, may be unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more substituents as also defined further above.

“Substituted” in reference to a group indicates that a hydrogen atomattached to a member atom within a group is replaced as also definedfurther above.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to compounds having thegeneral formula VIIIa:

whereino is 0, 1, 2, or 3;Z₁ and Z₂ are each independently selected from the group comprisinghydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkyl,hydroxyl, haloalkyl, oxo, —OR³¹, —OC(O)R³¹, —OC(O)N(R³¹)₂, —C(O)OR³¹,—C(O)R³¹, —C(O)N(R³¹)₂, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R³¹)₂, —N(R³¹)C(O)R³¹,—N(R³¹)C(O)N(R³¹)₂, —OR³¹HetA, —OR³¹N(R³¹)₂, —C(O)N(R³¹)R³¹HetA,—C(O)N(R³¹)HetA, —C(O)HetA, —C(O)N(R³¹)R³¹S(O)₂R³¹; SH, C(S)H,—S(O)₂N(R³¹)₂, —S(O)₂R³¹, —N(R³¹)C(O)R³¹SR³¹, —N(R³¹)R³¹S(O)₂R³¹, orN(R³¹)S(O)₂R³¹, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, or two groups ofZ₁ and Z₂ are connected with each other to make a five or six memberedcyclic, heterocyclic or heteroaryl ring, any of which is optionallysubstituted;R₂₇ and R₂₈ are each independently selected from the group comprisingalkoxy, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylene, alkylether, alkylthio, alkynyl,amido, amino, aryl, arylether, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio, carboxy,cyano, cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl,heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl, hydroxyl, hydrogen, nitro, thio,sulfonate, sulfonyl and sulfonylamino, any of which is optionallysubstituted;R₂₉ and R₃₀ are each independently selected from the group comprisingalkoxy, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylene, alkylether, alkylthio, alkynyl,amido, amino, aryl, arylether, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio, carboxy,cyano, cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl,heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl, hydroxyl, hydrogen, nitro, thio,sulfonate, sulfonyl and sulfonylamino, or two groups of R₂₉ and R₃₀ areconnected with each other to make a five or six membered cyclic,heterocyclic, aryl, or heteroaryl ring, any of which is optionallysubstituted;R³¹ is independently, at each occurrence, selected from the groupconsisting from hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, aryl,benzyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, any of which is optionallysubstituted.

The term “alkyl” as used herein is meant to indicate that a group, suchas substituted or non-substituted C₁-C₁₀ alkyl group which has thestraight or branched chain.

The term “cycloalkyl” as used herein is meant to indicate that a group,such as substituted or non-substituted cyclic compound of C₃-C₈ ringstructure.

The term “heteroaryl” as used herein is meant to indicate that a group,such as substituted or non-substituted 5- to 9-membered aromaticcompounds which have more than one heteroatom of N, O, and S in the ringstructure itself.

The term “optionally substituted” as used herein is meant to indicatethat a hydrogen atom attached to a member atom within a group ispossibly replaced by group, such as C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, halogen includingfluorine, OH, NO₂, OR₃₁, CN, NR₃₁R₃₂, COR₃₁, SOR₃₂, SO₂R₃₁, SO₂NR₃₁,CR₃₁═CR₃₁R₃₂, CR₃₁═NR₃₂, aryl, aryloxy, C₄-C₁₀ heteroaryl group, or—NR₃₁—COR₃₂, —O—COR₃₁ as also defined further above

R₃₁ and R₃₂ are each independently selected from the group comprisinghydrogen, alkyl, alkyloxy, alkylamino, alkylcarbonyl,alkylcarbonylamino, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylaminocarbonyl,alkyloxycarbonyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyloxy, cycloalkylamino,cycloalkylcarbonyl, cycloalkylcarbonylamino, cycloalkylcarbonyloxy,cycloalkylaminocarbonyl, cycloalkyloxycarbonyl, heteroaryl,heteroaryloxy, heteroaryl amino, heteroaryl carbonyl, heteroarylcarbonylamino, heteroaryl carbonyloxy, heteroaryl aminocarbonyl,heteroaryl oxycarbonyl, heteroaryl alkyl, heteroaryl alkyloxy,heteroaryl alkylamino, heteroaryl alkylcarbonyl, heteroarylalkylcarbonylamino, heteroaryl alkylcarbonyloxy, heteroarylalkylaminocarbonyl, heteroaryl alkyloxycarbonyl, phenyl, phenyloxy,phenylamino, phenylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonylamino, phenylcarbonyloxy,phenylaminocarbonyl, and phenyloxycarbonyl, any of which is optionallysubstituted.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to compounds having oneof the formulas 1-120, as shown in Example 6, 125-359 as shown inExample 7, preferably 4, 5, 13, 61, 65, 71, 74, 78, 97, 102-105,117,132-135, 137, 139-140, 147, 151-152, 160, 163, 173, 180, 184-185,193, 195, 199-201, 204, 206-222, 224, 226, 229, 231-243, 245-278,280-286, 290-305, 316, 324, 337, 340, 341, 355 and 356 as shown inTables 1 or 2. Particularly preferred compounds are compounds having oneof the formulas 4, 5, 13, 61, 65, 71, 74, 78, 97, 102-105, 117, 133,206-210, 220, 231, 232, 235, 236, 257-259, 261, 264, 265, 267, 270, 273,278, 295, 299-305, 337, 340 and 356 as shown in Tables 1-4.

Preferably, the compounds as defined above have an inhibitory activity,preferably an inhibitory activity above 65%, on bacterial growth,preferably on the growth of M. tuberculosis, inside a host cell,preferably a macrophage, at a concentration between 5-20 μM, preferablyless than 5 μM.

Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds in accordance with thepresent invention are also contemplated herein. For example suchpharmaceutically acceptable salts may be acid addition salts. Thus, acompound in accordance with the present invention treated with aninorganic acid such as hydrochloric, hydrobromic, sulfuric, nitric,phosphoric, and the like, or an organic acid such as an acetic,propionic, glycolic, pyruvic, oxalic, malic, malonic, succinic, maleic,fumaric, tataric, citric, benzoic, cinnamic, mandelic, methanesulfonic,ethanesulfonic, p-toluenesulfonic, salicyclic and the like, to provide awater soluble salt of the compound is suitable for use in the invention.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds as definedabove for use in the treatment of bacterial infections.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds as definedabove for use in the treatment of Tuberculosis.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound as defined above.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method of treatment ofTuberculosis, comprising the application of a pharmaceutically suitableamount of a compound as defined above to a person in need thereof.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to compounds having oneof the general formulas/scaffolds I, II, VIII and VIIIa, orpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as defined further above.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to a compound listed inTable 1.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to a compound listed inTable 2.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds as definedabove for use in the treatment of bacterial infections.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds as definedabove for use in the treatment of Tuberculosis.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound as defined above.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method of treatment ofa bacterial infection, in particular tuberculosis, said methodcomprising the application of a pharmaceutically suitable amount of acompound as defined above to a patient in need thereof.

In one embodiment, the patient is a non-human animal, in anotherembodiment, the patient is a human.

Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are suitable for use in avariety of drug delivery systems. Suitable formulations for use in thepresent invention are found in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, MacePublishing Company, Philadelphia, Pa., 17th ed. (1985). For a briefreview of methods for drug delivery, see, Langer, Science 249:1527-1533(1990).

The pharmaceutical compositions may be formulated for any appropriatemanner of administration, including for example, topical, oral, nasal,intravenous, intracranial, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous orintramuscular administration. For parenteral administration, such assubcutaneous injection, the carrier preferably comprises water, saline,alcohol, a fat, a wax or a buffer. For oral administration, any of theabove carriers or a solid carrier, such as mannitol, lactose, starch,magnesium stearate, sodium saccharine, talcum, cellulose, glucose,sucrose, and magnesium carbonate, may be employed. Biodegradablemicrospheres (e.g., polylactate polyglycolate) may also be employed ascarriers for the pharmaceutical compositions of this invention. Suitablebiodegradable microspheres are disclosed, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos.4,897,268 and 5,075,109.

Commonly, the pharmaceutical compositions are administered parenterally,e.g., intravenously. Thus, the invention provides compositions forparenteral administration which comprise the compound dissolved orsuspended in an acceptable carrier, preferably an aqueous carrier, e.g.,water, buffered water, saline, PBS and the like. The compositions maycontain pharmaceutically acceptable auxiliary substances as required toapproximate physiological conditions, such as pH adjusting and bufferingagents, tonicity adjusting agents, wetting agents, detergents and thelike.

These compositions may be sterilized by conventional sterilizationtechniques, or may be sterile filtered. The resulting aqueous solutionsmay be packaged for use as is, or lyophilized, the lyophilizedpreparation being combined with a sterile aqueous carrier prior toadministration. The pH of the preparations typically will be between 3and 11, more preferably from 5 to 9 and most preferably from 7 to 8.

In some embodiments the compounds of the invention can be incorporatedinto liposomes formed from standard vesicle-forming lipids. A variety ofmethods are available for preparing liposomes, as described in, e.g.,Szoka et al., Ann. Rev. Biophys. Bioeng. 9: 467 (1980), U.S. Pat. Nos.4,235,871, 4,501,728 and 4,837,028. The targeting of liposomes using avariety of targeting agents is well known in the art (see, e.g., U.S.Pat. Nos. 4,957,773 and 4,603,044).

The dosage ranges for the administration of the compounds of theinvention are those large enough to produce the desired anti-infectiveeffect. The dosage should not be so large as to cause adverse sideeffects. Generally, the dosage will vary with the age, condition, sexand extent of the disease in the animal/patient and can be determined byone of skill in the art. The dosage can be adjusted by the individualphysician in the event of any counterindications.

Additional pharmaceutical methods may be employed to control theduration of action. Controlled release preparations may be achieved bythe use of polymers to conjugate, complex or adsorb the compound. Thecontrolled delivery may be exercised by selecting appropriatemacromolecules (for example, polyesters, polyaminocarboxymethylcellulose, and protamine sulfate) and the concentration ofmacromolecules as well as the methods of incorporation in order tocontrol release. Another possible method to control the duration ofaction by controlled release preparations is to incorporate the compoundinto particles of a polymeric material such as polyesters, polyaminoacids, hydrogels, poly (lactic acid) or ethylene vinylacetatecopolymers.

FIGURES AND TABLES

Reference is now made to the figures and tables, wherein

FIG. 1 shows the monitoring of tubercle bacillus intracellular growthinside macrophages by automated confocal microscopy: (a) Representativepictures of Raw264.7 cells infected with M. tuberculosis H37Rv-GFP atdifferent time points after infection. (b) Image analysis: 1: Typical2-color image; 2: Circled object corresponds to detected cells; 3:Circled object corresponds to bacterial aggregates; 4: Filled purplecells correspond to infected cells. (c,d,e) Image-based quantificationof the percentage of infected cells and the mean number of cells from 2hours to day 7 after infection with H37Rv-GFP at a multiplicity ofinfection of 0.5 (gray square), 1 (black circle) and 2 (dark graytriangle). Non-infected cells (black diamonds) were used as the negativecontrol;

FIG. 2 shows the pharmacological validation and MIC (minimal inhibitoryconcentration) comparison of the reference drugs in the in vitro growthfluorescence assay and the phenotypic cell-based assay: (a)Representative pictures of infected cells in presence of INH at 1 μg/mLor DMSO control. (b,c,d) Dose-response of INH, rifampin and ethionamide;black square and line corresponds to growth inhibition in cell-basedassay; gray circle and line correspond to in vitro growth inhibition;shown is a representative data set;

FIG. 3 shows assay automation validation of the phenotypic cell-basedassay: (a) Percent of M. tuberculosis infected cells relative to384-plate well-index. Black square, dark gray square, gray square andopen square correspond to INH 1 μg/mL, rifampin 5 μg/mL, PBS and DMSOcontrol respectively. (b,c) Percent of M. tuberculosis infected cellsrelative to INH and rifampin concentration. Experiments were performedon four different plates on two independent days;

FIG. 4 shows primary screening results for the phenotypic cell-basedassay and the in vitro growth assay for 26500 compounds: (a) Percentinhibition based on infection ratio relative to each compound anddistribution. (b) Percent inhibition based on RFU relative to eachcompound and distribution. (c) Comparison of inhibition percentage forthe phenotypic cell-based assay and the in vitro growth assay for eachcompound;

FIG. 5 shows serial dilution results from the in vitro growthfluorescence assay and the phenotypic cell-based assay: Typical curvesfor compounds inhibiting (a,b,c) in vitro bacterial growth (d,e,f) bothin vitro and intracellular growth and (g,h,i) intracellular growth only.(a,d,g) Infection ratio relative to compound concentration. (b,e,h) Cellnumber relative to compound concentration. (c,f,i) Relative fluorescenceintensity relative to compound concentration. Compound concentration isgiven in M;

FIG. 6 shows (a) a scheme of assay automation. (b) a 384-plate formatdescription; (c) a 384-plate dose-response curve description, A to P anda to b correspond to 2-fold serial dilution of INH and Rifampinrespectively with a starting concentration of 20 mg/mL in well A or a;RIF: Rifampin 5 μg/mL, Cpd: compound, INH100 1 μg/mL, INH50 0.05 μg/mL;

FIG. 7 illustrates the colony forming units (CFUs) recovered frommacrophages at different time points after infection with M.tuberculosis H37Rv. Either Raw264.7 cells (a) or murine BMDM (b) wereinfected at an MOI of 1:1 and treated with the indicated amount ofpyridopyrimidione compound 232 (20 μM) with DMSO, INH (10 μM) and RIF(10 μM) as controls;

FIG. 8 illustrates the colony forming units (CFUs) recovered frommacrophages at different time points after infection with M.tuberculosis H37Rv. Cells were infected and treated with the indicatedamount of pyridopyrimidione compound 71 (4 to 20 μM);

Table 1 pyridopyrimidinone derivatives (general scaffold I and II,respectively) with their respective inhibitory activities, wherein thenumbers in bold print refer to the compounds listed in Example 6;

Table 2 pyridopyrimidinone derivatives (general scaffold VIII and VIIIa)with their respective inhibitory activities, wherein the numbers in boldprint refer to the compounds listed in Example 7;

Table 3 shows the cytotoxicity and antibacterial spectrum ofpyridopyrimidinone compound 133 (see Table 2); and

Table 4 shows the frequency of spontaneous resistance for representativepyridopyrimidinone compound 264 (see Table 2).

EXAMPLES

The invention is now further described by reference to the followingexamples which are intended to illustrate, not to limit the scope of theinvention.

Materials and Methods Genetic Constructs and Mycobacterial Strains

A recombinant strain of M. tuberculosis H37Rv expressing the greenfluorescent protein (H37Rv-GFP) was obtained by transformation of anintegrative plasmid (Abadie et al., 2005; Cremer et al., 2002). Withinthis plasmid, which is derived from the Ms6 mycobacteriophage, the gfpgene is cloned and constitutively expressed under the strongmycobacterial promoter pBlaF. Electrocompetent cells for M. tuberculosisH37Rv-GFP were prepared from 400 mL of a 15 days old Middlebrook 7H9culture (Difco, Sparks Md., USA) supplemented withalbumin-dextrose-catalase (ADC, Difco, Sparks Md., USA), glycerol and0.05% Tween 80. Bacilli were harvested by centrifugation at 3000 g for20 min, washed twice with H₂O at room temperature, and resuspended in1-2 mL of 10% glycerol at room temperature after recentrifugation. 250μl of bacilli were mixed with green fluorescent protein encoding plasmidand electroporated using a Biorad Gene Pulser (Biorad). Afterelectroporation, bacilli were resuspended in medium and left one day at37° C. Transformants were selected on Middlebrook 7H11 medium (Difco,Sparks Md., USA) supplemented with oleic acid-albumin-dextrose-catalase(OADC, Difco, Sparks Md., USA) and 50 μg/mL hygromycin (Invitrogen,Carlsbad, Calif. USA). The selected hygromycin-resistant and greenfluorescent colonies appeared after 3 weeks. A 100 mL culture of theH37Rv-GFP strain was grown in Middlebrook 7H9-ADC medium supplementedwith 0.05% Tween 80 and 50 μg/mL of hygromycin. Bacteria were harvested,washed twice and suspended in 50 mM sodium phosphate buffer (pH 7.5).The bacteria were then sonicated and allowed to stand for 1 hour toallow residual aggregates to settle. The bacterial suspensions were thenaliquoted and frozen at −80° C. A single defrosted aliquot was used toquantify the CFUs (colony forming units) prior to inoculation andtypical stock concentrations were about 2 to 5×10⁸ CFU/mL.

Host Cells

Mouse macrophage cell lines Raw 264.7 (ATCC #TIB-71), J774A.1 (ATCC#TIB-67) or human monocytes (ATCC #TIB-202) differentiated with 50 ng/mLPMA (Sigma) were grown in RPMI 1640 (Gibco) with 10% heat-inactivatedfetal calf serum (Gibco).

Chemical Compounds

The small synthetic molecules from the screening libraries weresuspended in pure DMSO (Sigma, D5879-500 mL) at a concentration of 10 mM(Master plates) in Corning 96 well clear V-bottom polypropylene plates(Corning, #3956). The compounds were then reformatted in Greiner 384well V-shape polypropylene plates (Greiner, #781280) and diluted to afinal concentration of 2 mM in pure DMSO. The compounds were kept frozenuntil use. For screening, compound plates were incubated at roomtemperature until thawed. The compounds were directly added into theassay plates from the DMSO stock using an EVObird liquid handler (EvotecTechnologies), which transfers 250 nl of compound twice to reach a finaldilution of 1:100. This one-step dilution reduces the risk of compoundprecipitation in intermediate plates and allows for a low final DMSOconcentration (1%).

Positive control antibiotics (Isoniazid (Sigma, 13377-50G) and Rifampin(Euromedex, 1059-8, 5 g)) as well as negative controls (DMSO) were addedmanually in each plate in columns 1-2 and 23-24 (see FIG. 6 b for platedescription).

A total of 26500 compounds were tested. These compounds came fromcommercial libraries from Timtec (25000 from the ActiProbe diverselibrary, 1000 from the Kinase inhibitors ActiTargK library and 500 fromthe Protease inhibitors ActitargP library). The screened compounds wereselected based on high diversity and drug-like properties (usingLipinski rule-of-five (Lipinski et al., 2001)). They were first screenedat one concentration (primary screen, concentration=20 μM). The“positive” compounds selected from the primary screen were thenconfirmed by testing at 3 concentrations (20, 2 and 0.2 μM) to identifythe most active and/or by ten 3-fold ten dilutions (from 20 μM to 0.5nM).

Macrophage Invasion Assay Set-Up

Cells were first seeded in 50 μl at a density of 20,000 cells per wellof a 384-well plate (Evotec technologies #781058) for 16 hours and theninfected with bacterial suspensions at a multiplicity of infection (MOI)varying from 10:1 to 1:1 (bacteria:host cells). After 2 hours, cellswere washed three times with phosphate buffered saline (PBS) and thecompounds diluted in fresh culture medium were added. Cells wereincubated at 37° C., 5% CO₂ for up to seven days.

Macrophage Batch Infection Assay Scale-Up

Cells (1.5×10⁸ cells) were infected with H37Rv-GFP suspension at a MOIof 1:1 in 300 mL for 2 hours at 37° C. with shaking (100 rpm). After twowashes by centrifugation at 1100 rpm (Beckman SX4250, 165 g) for 5 min.,the remaining extracellular bacilli from the infected cells suspensionwere killed by a 1 hour amykacin (20 μM, Sigma, A2324-5G) treatment.After a final centrifugation step, cells were dispensed with theWellmate (Matrix) into 384-well Evotec plates (#781058) preplated with10 μl of the respective compound diluted in cell medium. Infected cellswere then incubated in the presence of the compound for 5 days at 37°C., 5% CO₂. After five days, macrophages were stained with SYTO 60(Invitrogen, S11342) followed by plate sealing and image acquisition.During screening, staining of the live cells was carried out on a set ofthree plates every two hours to limit cell death due to prolongedincubation with cell chemical stain.

Image Acquisition and Data Analysis

Confocal images were recorded on an automated fluorescent confocalmicroscope Opera™ (Evotec Technologies) using a 20×-water objective (NA0.70), 488-nm and 635-nm lasers and a 488/635 primary dichroic mirror.Each image was then processed using dedicated in-house image analysissoftware (IM). Parameters determined were the total cell number and thenumber of infected cells. Briefly, the algorithm first segments thecells on the red channel using a sequence of processing steps asdescribed elsewhere (Fenistein et al., 2008). It is generally based on asuccession of 1) thresholding the histogram of the original image (3classes K-means) 2) gaussian filtering the original image with astandard deviation that is set equal to the cells' average radius, 3)searching for the local maxima of the filtered image that provides cellcenters as seeds for 4) region growing that defines each cell's ownsurface and finally 5) removing extremely small cells as potentialartifacts or noise. This step provides the total number of cells in thered channel. Infected cells are then defined as those having at least agiven number of pixels (usually 3) whose intensity in the green channelis above a given intensity threshold. The ratio of infected cells to thetotal number of cells is the measure of interest (named infectionratio). For each well, 4 pictures were recorded and for each parameter,the mean of the four images was used.

Data obtained from either the intracellular assay image analysis or fromthe conventional antibacterial assay (see below) were then processedusing ActivityBase (IDBS) to calculate the statistical data (% ofinhibition, Z score for each compound, Z′, CV etc. for the controlplates) and to store the data in an Oracle database. Additional analyseswith regards to both quality control of the screens and hitidentification were performed with various software packages includingSpotfire (Tibco) and Pipelinepilot (Accelrys).

In Vitro Aerobic Bacterial Growth Assay

A frozen aliquot of M. tuberculosis H37Rv-GFP was diluted at 1.5×10⁶CFU/mL in Middlebrook 7H9-ADC medium supplemented with 0.05% Tween 80.Greiner μclear-black 384-well plates (Greiner, #781091) were firstpreplated with 0.5 μl of compound dispensed by EVOBird (Evotec) in 10 μlof Middlebrook 7H9-ADC medium supplemented with 0.05% Tween 80. 40 μl ofthe diluted H37Rv-GFP bacterial suspension was then added on top of thediluted compound resulting in a final volume of 50 μl containing 1%DMSO. Plates were incubated at 37° C., 5% CO₂ for 10 days after whichGFP-fluorescence was recorded using a Victor 3 reader (Perkin-Elmer LifeSciences).

Macrophage Infection Assay and Image Analysis

Raw 264.7 (ATCC #TIB-71) (1.5*10⁸ cells) were infected with H37Rv-GFP(Abadie et al., 2005, Cremer et al., 2002) in suspension at a MOI of 1:1for 2 hours at 37° C. with shaking. After two washes by centrifugation,the remaining extracellular bacilli from the infected cell suspensionwere killed by a 1 hour Amikacin (20 μM, Sigma, A2324) treatment. Aftera final centrifugation step, cells were dispensed into 384-well Evotecplates (#781058) preplated with compounds and controls. Infected cellswere then incubated for 5 days at 37° C., 5% CO₂. Murine BoneMarrow-Derived Macrophages (BMDM) were produced as described previously(Brodin et al., 2006). Briefly, cells were extracted from the femurs andtibia of 6 weeks old female mice (C57BL/6, Orientbio) and cultivated inRPMI 1640 media containing 10% heat-inactivated fetal calf serum (FCS)(both from Gibco® at Invitrogen, Carlsbad, Calif.) and 10% L-929 cellconditioned medium. Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) wereisolated from Buffy coat from healthy volunteers. Buffy coat diluted inPBS supplemented with 1% FCS was treated with 15 ml of Ficoll-Paque Plus(Amersham Biosciences, Sweden) and centrifuged at 2500×g for 20 min.PBMC were obtained by CD14⁺ bead separation (Miltenyi Biotec, Germany),washed 3-times with PBS (1% FCS) and transferred to 75 cm² cultureflasks containing RPMI 1640 media, 10% FCS and 50 ng/ml ofrecombinant-human macrophage colony stimulating factor (R & D systems,Minneapolis). Six day old adherent murine BMDM and PBMC derived humanmacrophages were infected with H37Rv-GFP (Abadie et al., 2005) insuspension at a MOI of 1:1 for 2 hours at 37° C. and then extensivelywashed and finally incubated with compounds or controls. After severaldays, macrophages were stained with SYTO 60 (Invitrogen, S11342) andimage acquisition was performed on an EVOscreen-MarkIII fully automatedplatform (PerkinElmer) integrated with an Opera™ (20×-water objective,NA 0.70) and located in a BSL-3 safety laboratory. Mycobacteria-GFP weredetected using a 488-nm laser coupled with a 535/50 nm detection filterand cells labeled with a 635-nm laser coupled with a 690/40 nm detectionfilter. Four fields were recorded for each plate well and each image wasthen processed using dedicated in-house image analysis software (IM) asdescribed elsewhere (Fenistein et al., 2008).

Mycobacterial Strains and In Vitro Bacterial Growth Assay

Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv, H37Ra and BCG Pasteur were used asreference strains. All strains were diluted at 1.5×10⁶ CFU/mL inMiddlebrook 7H9-ADC medium supplemented with 0.05% Tween 80. 384-wellplates (Greiner, #781091) were first preplated with 0.5 μl of compounddispensed by EVOBird (Evotec) in 10 μl of Middlebrook 7H9-ADC mediumsupplemented with 0.05% Tween 80. Forty microliters of the dilutedH37Rv-GFP bacterial suspension was then added to the diluted compoundresulting in a final volume of 50 μl containing 1% DMSO. Plates wereincubated at 37° C., 5% CO₂ for 10 days. Mycobacterial growth wasdetermined by measuring GFP-fluorescence using a Victor 3 reader(Perkin-Elmer Life Sciences) for H37Rv-GFP or with resazurin method.Isoniazid at 0.05 μg/mL and 1 μg/mL (Sigma, I3377), Rifampin at 1 μg/mL(Euromedex) and DMSO were used as controls.

Cytotoxicity Assay

In order to address compound toxicity, seven cell lines originating fromdifferent body tissues were cultivated in the presence of 3-folddilutions of compounds starting from 100 μM. After 5 days of culture,cell viability was assessed by the resazurin test. Briefly, cells wereincubated with 10 μg/mL of resazurin (Sigma-Aldrich St. Louis, Mo.) for4 h at 37° C. under 5% CO2. Resofurin fluorescence (RFU) was measured asindicated above. Percentage of toxicity on cells was calculated asfollows: Cytotoxicity(%)=(RFU_(DMSO)−RFU_(Blank))−(RFU_(compound)−RFU_(blank))/(RFU_(DMSO)−RFU_(Blank))×100.Percentage of cytotoxicity was plotted against compound concentrationand the minimal toxic concentration (MTC₅₀) was determined by non-linearregression analysis as the lowest compound concentration where fiftypercent toxicity was observed on the corresponding cell line.

Frequency of Spontaneous Resistance

The frequency of spontaneous mutations was determined on 7H10 platescontaining increasing concentrations of dintirobenzamide (0.2, 0.8, 1.6and 3.2 μg/ml) or pyridopyrimidinone (0.4, 0.8, 1.6 and 3.2 μg/ml)compounds. 10⁶, 10⁷ and 10⁸ CFU containing bacterial suspensions werespread on compound containing agar plates. After 5-6 weeks at 37° C.,colonies were counted and frequency of mutation was evaluated as theratio of colonies relative to the original inoculum. DMSO and INH wereused as negative and positive controls, respectively.

Example 1 Phenotypic Macrophage-Based Assay Set-Up and Automated ImageQuantification

To set-up the optimal conditions of M. tuberculosis infection, Raw264.7macrophages were first infected with mycobacteria that constitutivelyexpress green fluorescent protein (GFP) at different multiplicities ofinfection (MOI) followed by kinetic analysis. Up to 7 days post bacillusinfection, the host live cells were daily labeled with the red chemicalfluorescent dye Syto60, and confocal images of live samples wereacquired using an automated confocal microscope. Typical images aredisplayed in FIG. 1 a. During the first 24 hours, a few discrete weaklyfluorescent bacteria localized within the cells. By day 2, the averagenumber of cells had increased and mycobacteria had started to spreadinto neighboring cells leading to zones of strongly fluorescentbacteria. The localization of the green signal is always within adistance of 5 μm to that of the red cell signal and in most casesactually overlaps with the cell signal. This confirms the intracellularnature of the mycobacteria growth. By day 4, the cell number hassignificantly diminished and the bacteria have formed large, highlyfluorescent aggregates, which cover almost the entire image from day 5onwards. As a control, non-infected cells grew up to confluence at day 2and remained alive until day 7.

In order to automatically quantify the intracellular bacterial load, anin-house image analysis script was developed. This script enables theautomated quantification of the number of cells and the percentage ofinfected cells, whereby an infected cell is a cell containing at leastthree green pixels with an intensity above a defined threshold (FIG. 1b). 2 hours after infection, between 2 and 10% of Raw264.7 cells werefound to harbor a low number of bacilli (FIG. 1 c). The percentage ofinfected cells, hereafter named infection ratio, continued to increasefrom 72 hours post-infection reaching up to 70% at seven days postinfection. This increase in infection ratio correlated with an increasein cell mortality (FIG. 1 d/e).

Example 2 Comparative Minimal Inhibitory Concentration of KnownAnti-Tubercular Drugs

To validate the assay set-up, the effect of current anti-tuberculosisdrugs on M. tuberculosis intracellular growth was investigated. 2-foldserial dilutions of isoniazid (INH), rifampin and ethionamide wereperformed, followed by testing on macrophages that had previously beeninfected with M. tuberculosis H37Rv-GFP. After 5 days of incubation,macrophages were stained, and images acquired on an automated confocalmicroscope as described above. A larger number of cells and a fewernumber of bacteria are clearly seen on pictures corresponding to samplesthat were incubated with INH compared to the DMSO negative control. Thisshows that INH prevents both intracellular M. tuberculosis growth andbacillus mediated cytotoxicity (FIG. 2 a). A clear inhibitiondose-response curve was obtained by image-extracted analysis (FIG. 2 b).In parallel, inhibition of M. tuberculosis H37Rv-GFP in vitro growth byINH was monitored by recording green fluorescence intensity under thesame conditions. In both experiments, the minimal inhibitoryconcentration (MIC) for INH was 0.1 μg/mL, which is in accordance withthe MIC reported in the literature for extracellular M. tuberculosisgrowth (Andries et al., 2005). Similar results were obtained with thestandard anti-tuberculosis drugs ethionamide (FIG. 2 c) and ethambutol(data not shown), whereas for rifampin, there was a log-fold decrease inthe MIC in the cell-based assay compared to the in vitro assay (FIG. 2d). The diminished efficacy of rifampin in the cell-based assay islikely due to impaired cell penetration and further demonstrates that itis the intracellular antibacterial activity that is being monitored inthis assay. Thus, adaptation of both the intracellular and the in vitroM. tuberculosis growth assay for high throughput screening (HTS) wasperformed.

Example 3 Assay Scale-Up and Validation

To simplify the protocol for HTS purposes, macrophages were infected inbatch with M. tuberculosis before being dispensed onto the compounds.The batch infection was carried out with macrophages in suspension at37° C. under mild shaking. Free unbound mycobacteria were removed bywashing three times with PBS and differential centrifugation, as well asby an additional one-hour incubation step with amykacin, an antibioticknown to selectively kill extracellular microbes (FIG. 6 a). M.tuberculosis infected macrophages were then seeded in plates that hadbeen previously dispensed with the compounds, DMSO or antibioticcontrols. The day-to-day as well as plate-to plate reproducibility wasfirst tested. To this end, either serial dilutions of INH or rifampinwere dispensed into 8 plates along with the regular DMSO and positivecontrol (INH at 1 μg/mL (MIC100) and at 0.05 μg/mL (MIC90) and rifampinat 1 μg/mL) wells that were subsequently seeded with infected cells. Thesame experiment was repeated over 2 consecutive days. After incubationfor 5 days and macrophage staining, pictures from each plate wereacquired. The mean infection ratio determined for the DMSO negativecontrols in each plate for the 2 days of experiments was between 50% and70%, whereas for the INH and rifampin samples, the mean infection ratiofell to below 20% (FIG. 3 a). Despite some variation in the meaninfection ratio between the two experiments, the difference between theINH-positive and DMSO-negative controls was above five-fold for bothdays. P values calculated for each plate using a paired t-student testalso confirmed a significant difference between the positive andnegative controls (p<0.000001, data not shown). In addition, theinventors performed an experiment to determine if inhibitors of M.tuberculosis intracellular growth infection dispensed in any well on theplate could be detected by performing double-blind controls (spike ofINH and rifampin at 3 different concentrations). Indeed, one hundredpercent of the spikes were identified (data not shown). Taken together,these results prove that the assay is sensitive enough to be able toidentify inhibitors under HTS conditions. Finally, the robustness of theassay was checked by monitoring the dose-response of referencecompounds. Almost identical MICs for the antibiotic positive controlswere determined independent of the plate or the day of the experiment(FIG. 3 b/c). Calculated MICs from the image based quantification of theinfection ratio were 0.16+/−0.05 μg/mL and 2.4+/−1.3 μg/mL for INH andrifampin, respectively, and were confirmed by CFU plating (data notshown). In parallel, the extracellular growth assay was validated with asimilar approach (data not shown).

Example 4 Primary Screening of a Large Library of Small SyntheticCompounds Using the Phenotypic Cell-Based Assay

A 26500 small molecule compound library, that was selected for its highchemical diversity and drug-like properties according to the Lipinskirules (Lipinski et al., 2001), was chosen as the first library to bescreened using the validated phenotypic cell-based assay. The primaryscreen was carried out with compounds at 20 μM in singleton. Thethroughput was set to about 6000 compounds per working day encompassing25 plates. The screening was performed with Raw264.7 cells that had beenexpanded from frozen stocks for ten days before infection with M.tuberculosis H37Rv-GFP. To accept the screening results, the MICsobtained from 2 serial dilutions of INH and Rifampin processed at thebeginning and at the end of the screening day should show similarresults compared to the values obtained during the validation (seeabove). Each screened plate is then accepted by the quality controlprocedure if the window between DMSO and INH (1 μg/ml) is higher than 3and the CV calculated for the 320 compounds present in each plate islower than 25. Such quality control criteria allow the identification ofhits with an activity higher than 75%. Subsequently, the percentinhibition for each compound was determined relative to thecorresponding mean infection ratio between 1 μg/mL INH (100%) and DMSO(0%) in the same 384-well plate. The percent inhibition distribution iscentered around −20% of inhibition (FIG. 4 a). It was decided to selectcompounds that have an inhibitory effect greater than 65% whichcorresponds to a little less than 1.5% of the total compounds.

In parallel, the same compounds were only tested for their inhibitoryactivity on the M. tuberculosis H37Rv-GFP bacterial growth. The resultsfrom this assay, which are based on classical fluorescence intensity,showed a higher degree of reproducibility and the criteria for platevalidation was set to a Z′ value (DMSO/INH) greater than 0.35. Thethroughput for this fluorescence based assay was approximately 20,000compounds per day. Compounds that prevented M. tuberculosis growth invitro with an inhibitory effect above 65% were then selected as hits(1.4%) as they belong to a clear independent population compared to theinactive population centered to 0% (FIG. 4 b).

The results gathered from the two different screenings were thencompiled and compared (FIG. 4 c). Four different populations could beidentified: compounds that are i) active only on extracellular bacteria,ii) active only on intracellular bacteria, iii) active in both settingsor iv) not active. 657 compounds (2.5%) belonged to one of the firstthree categories and, thus, were selected for further investigation.

An important parameter that can be measured during image analysis is thetotal cell number, also referred to as cell cytotoxicity. A low cellnumber can be the result of two independent phenomena, the compoundtoxicity and M. tuberculosis growth mediated cell toxicity. Indeed, atday 5 after infection with M. tuberculosis, the cell number decreased toless than 100 cells per image compared to more than 500 cells per imagefor uninfected cells (FIG. 1 e). In contrast, a high cell number isobtained only when the compound is not toxic and prevents mycobacterialgrowth. This turns out to be a second relevant measurement of acompound's anti-mycobacterial activity. However, this criterion was notapplied for the selection of hits from the primary screen as a low cellnumber was found for only a few compounds and the inventors wanted toavoid failing to select highly active compounds that would later onprove to be active at much lower concentrations despite a cell toxicityat 20 μM. An additional validation criterion of a Z′ (DMSO/INH) value ofthe total cell number greater than 0.2 was added for the followingscreening steps.

Example 5 Confirmation of Screening Results, Dose-Response Analysis andHit Classification

The 657 selected hits were first confirmed at 3 differentconcentrations, 20 μM, 2 μM and 0.2 μM. For 340 hits the activity wasconfirmed either at 20 μM or 2 μM, on the intracellular or the in vitroassay. From this latter list, 121 compounds demonstrated an inhibitoryactivity above 65% at 2 μM without any apparent cell toxicity at 20 μMand consequently were selected for further confirmation by ten 3-foldserial dilutions. All 121 compounds were confirmed by serial dilutionwith a MIC ranging between 250 nM and 20 μM. The results shown in FIG. 5are representative of the three types of behavior observed: most of thecompounds exhibited a clear dose response curve when activity wasmeasured as infection ratio (FIG. 5 b/e/h). Compounds active on thebacilli level present a similar activity in the extracellular assay(FIG. 5 c/f) even if the MIC is different from one assay to the other. Afew compounds don't present clear activity on the in vitro bacilli (FIG.5 i) and may represent drugs acting through a cellular target or on abacilli target involved only during the infection process. Furthermore,toxic compounds can be identified thanks to a dramatic decrease in thecell number when the compound concentration increases (FIG. 5 d) andactivity of non-toxic compounds are validated by a dose responseprotective effect on the cell number (FIG. 5 a). Consequently cellnumber detection represents an independent secondary assay in the samewell as the primary assay.

The 121 confirmed hits can be clustered as various independent/generalscaffolds. The number of compounds for each scaffold varied, rangingfrom 1 to 69 molecules. The molecules from the 69-compound scaffoldshare a common structure which is similar to INH thereby validating thescreening results. The pyridopyrimidinone general scaffold is the focusof the present invention.

Example 6 Derivatization of the Pyridopyrimidinone Compounds

The pyridopyrimidinone compounds (scaffolds I and II) underwentderivatization according to the methods outlined below. (Schemes 1-6).Resulting derivatives were examined for inhibitory activity using theassay described above and the results are summarized in Table 1.

Method A. General Procedure for the Synthesis of A2

To a stirred solution of A1 (12.0 mmol) in Xylene (20 mL) was addeddiethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate (36.0 mmol). The mixture was stirred at140° C. for overnight. After cooling, the dark residue was trituratedwith EtOAc (50 mL). The residual pale solid was collected by filtrationand washed with EtOAc to give A2.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of A3

To a stirred solution of A2 (10.0 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was addedtriethylamine (12.0 mmol) and p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (11.0 mmol) at0° C. The reaction mixture was refluxed overnight. t The organic solventwas then evaporated, diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) and washed with brine(100 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash columnchromatography to give A3.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of A4

To a stirred solution of A3 (1.0 mmol) in THF (5.0 mL) was addedtriethylamine (1.5 mmol) and 6-aminoquinoline (1.1 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred at 70° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was thenconcentrated, diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) and washed with 1N HCl (50 mL)and saturated NaHCO₃ solution (50 mL). The organic layer was dried overanhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by flash column chromatography to give A4.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of A5

To a stirred solution of A4 (0.06 mmol) in THF (2.0 mL) was added LiAlH₄(0.10 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature. After 1 hr, H₂O (0.1 mL) was added dropwise. The reactionmixture was filtered off and concentrated in vacuo. The crude productwas purified by flash column chromatography to give A5.

Method B. General Procedure for the Synthesis of A6

A solution of aminopyridine (0.034 mol) and bis-(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)malonate (0.034 mol) in acetone (150 mL) was stirred at roomtemperature. After 30 min, triethylamine (0.068 mol) was added and thereaction mixture was further stirred for 30 min. The resulting solid wasfiltered, washed with ethyl acetate and dried in vacuo to give A6.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of A7

To a DMF (2.0 mL) was added POCl₃ (3.0 mmol) at 0° C. After the mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 40 min, a solution of A6 (1.0 mmol) in DMF (2.0mL) was added and stirred at 80° C. for 1 h. The mixture was poured tothe ice and then the resulting solid was filter, washed with water anddried in vacuo to give A7.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of A8

To a stirred solution of A7 (1.0 mmol) in THF (5.0 mL) was addedtriethylamine (1.5 mmol) and 6-aminoquinoline (1.1 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred at 70° C. After 4 h, the organic solvent was removedunder reduced pressure. The resulting solid was washed with MeOH anddried. The crude residue was further purified by column chromatographyto give A8.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of A5 from A8

To a stirred solution of A8 (0.57 mmol) in MeOH (5.0 mL) was added NaBH₄(0.87 mmol) at 0° C. and the reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature. After 1 h, the reaction mixture was quenched with water(1.0 mL) and concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting cruderesidue was purified by column chromatography to give A5.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of B1

To s suspension of aldehyde (0.060 mmol) in THF (500 uL) was added alkylor phenylmagnesium bromide (3.0 M solution in ether, 0.070 mmol) at −78°C. After 20 min, the reaction temperature was raised to room temperatureand the resulting mixture was further stirred for 10 min. The reactionmixture was quenched with water (3.0 mL) and extracted with MC (5 mL×2).The organic phase was washed with brine (10.0 mL), dried over anhydrousMgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude residue was purified by aflash column chromatography (n-hexane:ethylacetate) to give B1.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of B2

To a solution of B1 (0.14 mmol) in THF (5.0 mL) was added pyridiniumdichromate (0.20 mmol) and molecular sieve (200 mg). The mixture wasstirred at room temperature h. After 6 h, the reaction mixture wasfiltered off and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure.The crude residue was purified by flash column chromatography to giveB2.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of C1

To a solution of alcohol (0.085 mmol) in DMF (500.0 uL) was added NaH(60% dispersion in mineral oil, 0.13 mmol) at 0° C. After 10 min, TBAI(0.0086 mmol) and CH₃I (0.13 mmol) was added and the resulting mixturewas stirred at room temperature. After 4 h, the reaction mixture wasquenched with water and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting crude residue was purified by column chromatography (methylenechloride:methanol) to give C1.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of D1

To a stirred solution of alcohol (0.57 mmol) and 2,6-lutidine (1.15mmol) in MC (5.0 mL) was added tert-butyldimethylsilyltrifluoromethanesulfonate (0.86 mmol) under ice bath. After addition ofreagent, the ice bath was removed and the reaction mixture was furtherstirred at room temperature for 1 h. The reaction mixture was dilutedwith MC (10.0 mL) and washed with water (10.0 mL) and brine (10.0 mL).The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated invacuo. The resulting crude residue was purified by column chromatography(methylene chloride:methanol) to give D1.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of E1

To a stirred suspension of LiCl (0.50 mmol) in dry MeCN (2.0 mL) wasadded triethyl phosphonoacetate (0.50 mmol), DBU (0.42 mmol) and finallyaldehyde (0.42 mmol) and the resulting solution was stirred at roomtemperature. After 3 h, the reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure and the resulting crude residue was purified by columnchromatography (n-hexane:ethylacetate) to give E1.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of E2

A mixture of starting chloride (0.16 mmol) and aniline (1.62 mmol) inethylene glycol (1 mL) was heated at 160° C. with stirring. After 2 h,the reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, poured to the iceand extracted with MC (5.0 mL×3). The organic layer was washed withbrine (15.0 mL), dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.The crude residue was dissolved with MC and the resulting insolubleprecipitate was filtered to give E2.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of E3

To a suspension of E2 (0.074 mmol) in DMF (500.0 uL) was added aqueousNaOH (0.22 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 60° C. After 5 h,the reaction mixture was neutralized with 1 M HCl (aq.) and resultingprecipitate was filtered, washed with water and dried in vacuo to giveE3.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of F1

To a solution of3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(0.14 mmol) in DMF (1.0 mL) was added cyclopentylamine (0.28 mmol).

The mixture was stirred at 100° C. After 3 h, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash columnchromatography to give F1.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of F2

To a solution of F1 (0.10) in methanol (7.0 mL) was added sodiumborohydride (0.15 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. After1 h, the reaction temperature was raised to room temperature and theresulting mixture was further stirred for overnight. After reaction wascompleted, the reaction mixture was quenched with water and concentratedin vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatographyto give F2.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(6-methoxypyridin-3-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[12-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(1)

White solid; mp=over 250° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ3.89 (s, 3H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 6.72 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.86(dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J=1.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=2.8,8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (dd, J=1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³CNMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 53.8, 56.3, 56.8, 95.1, 110.4, 111.8, 113.0,119.5, 130.6, 133.0, 138.8, 144.3, 151.2, 157.3, 157.6, 160.3; LC-MS(ESL m/z): 329[M+H]⁺.

N-(5-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-pyridin-2-yl)acetamide(2)

Yellow solid; mp=over 390° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ2.07 (s, 3H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 5.15 (brs, 1H), 7.08 (dd,J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=9.2 Hz,1H), 8.18 (dd, J=2.8, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.71(brs, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 10.41 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 23.7, 54.1, 56.7, 94.9, 112.8, 112.9, 113.2, 118.8, 129.7,132.8, 139.8, 143.3, 146.7, 150.5, 155.7, 156.4, 168.6; LC-MS (ESI,m/z): 356[M+H]⁺.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(6-hydroxypyridin-3-ylamino)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(3)

Green solid; mp=over 320° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.89(s, 3H), 4.61 (s, 2H), 6.30 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz,1H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=2.8, 10.0 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d,J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 315[M+H]⁺.

2-(2-Chloropyridin-4-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(4)

Pale gray solid; mp=over 240° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ3.99 (s, 3H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.68 (dd, J=1.6, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.48-8.50(m, 2H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 333, 335[M+H]⁺, Cl isotope pattern.

2-(5-Bromopyridin-3-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(5)

Pale yellow solid; mp=over 280° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 3.98 (s, 3H), 4.71 (s, 2H), 7.14 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H),8.87 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (dd, J=2.0, 2.0 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z):377, 379[M+H]⁺, Br isotope pattern.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(6-methylpyridin-3-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(6)

Pale yellow solid; mp=over 240° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 2.42 (s, 3H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 7.07 (dd, J=7.6, 7.6 Hz,1H), 7.18 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J=2.8,8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H); LC-MS(ESI, m/z): 313[M+H]⁺.

5-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-picolinonitrile(7)

White solid; mp=over 350° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ4.00 (s, 3H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 6.98-7.03 (m, 2H), 7.63 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.49 (dd, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.55 (dd, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(8)

White solid; mp=over 400° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ3.99 (s, 3H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 6.94-7.00 (m, 2H), 7.61 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.44 (dd, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.53-8.55 (m, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H);LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 367[M+H]⁺.

Methyl6-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)nicotinate(9)

Yellow solid; mp=231-232° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.71(s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.59 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 5.21 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 1H),6.92 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.62 (s, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J=3.2 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),9.10 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 52.1, 55.2, 56.4, 94.8,113.1, 113.2, 114.6, 118.5, 122.4 128.9, 132.2, 142.4, 142.8, 150.1,155.2, 156.9, 160.2.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(5-methylpyridin-2-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(10)

Yellow solid; mp=282° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.91 (s,3H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 5.19 (brs, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.12 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.72 (dd,J=2.8 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 18.1, 54.2, 55.2, 95.6, 113.2, 113.4, 115.2, 117.2, 123.2128.8, 132.2, 140.4, 142.0, 146.9, 154.2, 158.9.

2-(6-Chloropyridin-3-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(11)

White solid; mp=245° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.93 (s,3H), 4.67-4.68 (m, 2H), 5.15 (brs, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (dd, J=2.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H),8.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.92 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H).

2-(5-(Dimethylamino)pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(12)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.11 (s, 6H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 4.64 (s, 2H),4.96 (brs, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),8.42 (s, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (s, 2H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 159.3, 157.1, 156.9, 152.3, 151.1, 144.2, 125.3, 119.5,113.5, 95.1, 57.4, 54.7, 37.6; LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 339[M+H]⁺.

2-(1H-Indol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(13)

Pale yellow solid; mp=162° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ3.96 (s, 3H), 4.77 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.27 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 6.43-6.44(m, 1H), 7.08 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.36(m, 3H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 8.52 (dd, J=0.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 11.01(s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(14)

Pale yellow solid; mp=195-197° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.82 (s,3H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 4.77 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.28 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.42(d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.33(d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H),8.18 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (dd, J=1.2, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (br s, 1H).

2-(1H-Indol-6-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(15)

Orange solid; mp=over 300° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD),δ 3.94 (s, 3H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 6.43 (dd, J=0.8, 3.6 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (dd,J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=2.8 Hz,1H), 7.18 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.04-8.05 (m,1H), 8.50 (dd, J=1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ56.5, 56.9, 94.9, 102.0, 103.3, 112.0, 112.6, 114.6, 119.7, 120.5,124.1, 124.4, 134.2, 136.3, 144.4, 151.2, 157.4, 157.6; LC-MS (ESI,m/z): 337[M+H]⁺.

2-(3-Chloro-1H-indol-5-ylamino-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(16)

Yellow solid; mp=230° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 3.57(s, 3H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 6.84 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 7.15 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),8.39 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 10.16 (s, 1H), 11.57 (br s, 1H).

2-(2-Methyl-1H-indol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(17)

Pale yellow solid; mp=186° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d-6) δ2.36 (s, 3H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 4.71 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.22 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 6.07 (s, 1H), 6.99 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.23 (m, 3H),7.93 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (s, 1H), 10.76 (s, 1H); ¹³CNMR (100 MHz, DMSO) δ 14.1, 55.4, 57.3, 94.2, 99.9, 110.7, 111.9, 113.1,113.3, 116.0, 119.5, 129.3, 132.4, 133.3, 136.7, 144.3, 151.1, 156.8,157.3.

2-(1-Acetyl-1H-indol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(18)

Pale yellow solid; mp=175° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d-6) δ2.62 (s, 3H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 5.31 (brs, 1H), 6.71 (d, J=3.6Hz, 1H), 7.07 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.58(dd, J=1.6 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.33 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.72 (brs, 1H); ¹³CNMR (100 MHz, DMSO) δ 24.2. 55.2. 57.4. 95.1. 109.1. 112.6. 113.5.113.7. 116.3. 118.8. 119.5. 128.3. 131.3. 131.4. 136.8. 144.1. 151.3.156.8. 156.9. 169.8.

Ethyl5-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate(19)

Pale yellow solid; mp=222-223° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ1.39 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 4.39 (q, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 4.79 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.40 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (dd, J=7.2,7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.55(dd, J=2.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2Hz, 1H), 8.68 (br s, 1H), 11.84 (br s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺409.23

5-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (20)

Pale yellow solid; mp=213° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ3.96 (s, 3H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 5.79 (s, 1H), 7.08-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.31 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H),8.24 (s, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.51 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.71 (br s,1H).

9-Fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(21)

Yellow solid; mp=253-254° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.78 (s, 3H),4.85 (d, J=0.2 Hz, 2H), 5.10 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 6.37 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H),6.85-6.90 (m, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.35-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.87-7.88 (m, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H).

2-(1-Acetyl-1H-indol-5-ylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(22)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.69 (s, 2H), 4.78 (d,J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 5.33 (s, 1H), 6.76 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.18 (m, 1H),5.57 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (dd, J=8.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d,J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 8.90 (s, 1H).

2-(1H-indol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(23)

Dark-green solid, mp=195° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d4) δ 2.39(s, 3H), 4.57 (s, 1H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 6.44 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (dd,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.25 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.76 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-2-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(24)

Pale-green solid, mp=195° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄) δ 2.40(s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 4.51 (s, 1H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 6.42 (d, J=2.8 Hz,1H), 6.95 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (dd, J=2.0Hz, 2H), 7.35 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H),8.79 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(1-Acetyl-1H-indol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(25)

Pale-green solid, mp=200° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.22(s, 3H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 1H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 6.30 (d, J=2.8 Hz,1H), 6.67 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 7.04-7.08 (m, 2H), 7.19 (s,1H), 7.61 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(1-Acetylindolin-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(26)

White solid, mp=200° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₆) δ 2.24 (s,3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 4.15 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 4.65 (s, 1H),4.85 (s, 2H), 6.97 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

Ethyl2-(1H-indol-5-ylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(27)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d-6) 1.30 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), δ3.92 (s, 3H), 4.29 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.49 (s, 1H), 7.05 (dd, J=7.2 Hz,7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.36 (m, 4H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),11.11, (s, 1H), 11.2 (s, 1H).

Ethyl2-(1H-indol-5-ylamino)-9-fluoro-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(28)

Yellow solid; mp=222-223° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.48 (t, J=7.0Hz, 3H), 4.47 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.55-5.56 (m, 1H), 6.79-6.84 (m, 1H),7.21-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H),8.09 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.78 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.53 (s,1H).

Ethyl2-(1H-indol-5-ylamino)-7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(29)

Colorless solid, mp=235° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.47 (s, 3H),2.36 (s, 3H), 4.46 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.54 (t, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (dd,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 7.21 (t, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (s, 2H), 7.92(s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.28 (s, 1H).

Ethyl2-(1-acetyl-1H-indol-5-ylamino)-7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(30)

Colorless solid, mp=225° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.44 (s, 3H),2.45 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 4.45 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.69 (d, J=4.0 Hz,1H), 6.97 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (s, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.63 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),8.85 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

Ethyl2-(1-acetylindolin-5-ylamino)-7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(31)

Colorless solid, mp=225° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.43 (s, 3H),2.24 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 3.27 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.16 (t, J=8.4 Hz,2H), 4.43 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.95 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.42(dd, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H).

2-(1H-indol-7-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(32)

Orange solid; mp=over 380° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ3.93 (s, 3H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 6.53 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.70-6.78 (m, 2H),6.82 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (dd, J=7.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=2.8 Hz,1H), 7.37 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z):337[M+H]⁺.

2-(1H-indol-3-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(33)

Brown solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.82 (s, 2H),5.61 (brs, 1H), 7.02-7.14 (m, 3H), 7.30 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.49 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 10.82 (s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 337[M+H]⁺.

2-(1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(34)

Pale yellow solid; mp=165° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d-6) δ3.92 (s, 3H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 5.22 (s, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.23(d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.01(s, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 12.93, (s,1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO) δ 55.2, 57.4, 94.9, 110.4, 111.4, 113.4,113.5, 119.5, 122.9, 123.7, 133.8, 134.0, 137.3, 144.2, 151.2, 156.9,157.0.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(35)

White solid; mp=205° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.40 (s,3H), 4.08 (s, 3H), 4.78 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 5.28 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12(dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=9.0Hz, 1H), 7.68 (dd, J=2.0, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (m, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=1.2 Hz,1H), 8.53 (dd, J=1.2, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (br s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(36)

White solid; mp=209-210° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.00 (s, 3H),4.19 (s, 3H), 4.77 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.30 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.122 (dd,J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=2.0, 9.2 Hz,1H), 7.57 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),8.52-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H).

2-(1H-Indazol-5-ylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(37)

Pale yellow solid; mp=220° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ4.78 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.26 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.16 (m, 1H),7.53-7.59 (m, 2H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.71 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),8.85 (s, 1H), 13.03 (s, 1H).

9-Fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(38)

Pale yellow solid; mp=216° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ4.08 (s, 3H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 5.29 (s, 1H), 7.11-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.65 (s,2H), 7.80 (dd, J=8.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.71 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H).

9-Fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(39)

Yellow solid; mp=226-227° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.18 (s, 3H),4.77 (m, 2H), 5.30 (m, 1H), 7.12-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=2.0, 9.2 Hz,1H), 7.59 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.83 (m, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s,1H), 8.72 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H).

Ethyl2-(1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-9-fluoro-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(40)

Yellow solid; mp=284-286° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (t,J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 4.39 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.01-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.51 (m,2H), 7.65-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 11.44 (s, 1H), 12.84 (s, 1H).

2-(1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(41)

Pale-yellow solid, mp=197° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄) δ 2.43(s, 3H), 3.65 (s, 1H), 4.57 (s, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 7.01 (dd, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 7.53 (s, 2H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.82 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-2-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(42)

Pale-yellow solid, mp=197° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.37(s, 3H), 4.07 (s, 3H), 4.97 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.77 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.15 (s, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (s,2H), 8.0 (s, 1H), 8.84 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-2-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-One(43)

Pale-yellow solid, mp=200° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.33(s, 3H), 4.20 (s, 3H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 6.70 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s,1H), 7.37 (dd, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.92(s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 8.79 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(1-Acetyl-1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(44)

Pale-yellow solid, mp=200° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.95(s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 6.79 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (s,1H), 7.43 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 8.19(s, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

Ethyl2-(1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(45)

Colorless solid, mp=225° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.44 (s, 3H),2.41 (s, 3H), 4.44 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.87 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (s,1H), 7.49 (s, 2H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.83 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 11.27 (s, 1H).

Ethyl7-methyl-2-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-ylamino)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(46)

Pale-yellow solid, mp=230° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.47 (t, J=7.2Hz, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 4.20 (s, 3H), 4.46 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.76 (dd,J=1.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 7.43 (dd, J=2.0, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.35(s, 1H).

Ethyl2-(1-acetyl-1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(47)

Colorless solid, mp=227° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.48 (t, J=7.2Hz, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 4.47 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.82 (dd,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J=2.0, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H),8.24 (s, 1H), 8.40 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.56 (s,1H).

2-(1H-Benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(48)

Yellow solid; mp=205° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 4.01(s, 3H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 6.98 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.36-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.54 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2Hz, 1H), 12.45 (s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(49)

Pale yellow solid; mp=186° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ3.87 (s, 3H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 4.79 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.31 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 7.08 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (dd, J=0.8, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.34 (d,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J=0.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (br s, 1H). mp=186° C.(decomp=.)

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(50)

Pale yellow solid; mp=237° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 3.94(s, 3H), 4.07 (s, 3H), 7.10 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.31 (m, 2H),7.59 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.56 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.91(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

2-(1-Isopropyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(51)

Pale yellow solid; mp=181° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d-6) δ1.52 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 4.67-4.73 (m, 1H), 4.72 (d, J=5.2Hz, 2H), 5.25 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=4.0 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=9.2 Hz,1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.65(s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO) δ 22.9, 47.7, 55.3, 57.4, 94.8, 110.8,112.0, 113.4, 113.5, 117.7, 119.5, 129.9, 135.2, 142.4, 144.2, 144.5,151.2, 156.9, 157.0.

2-(1-Isopropyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-6-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(52)

Pale yellow solid; mp=191° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d-6) δ1.61 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 4.66-4.73 (m, 1H), 4.73 (d, J=5.2Hz, 2H), 5.33 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13(dd, J=2.0 Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.80(d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO) δ 22.5, 48.0, 55.3, 57.2,95.1, 102.6, 113.4, 113.7, 116.2, 119.5, 119.8, 133.8, 135.9, 140.0,142.0, 144.0, 151.2, 156.8, 159.9.

2-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(53)

White solid, mp=200° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄) δ 2.44 (s,3H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 4.57 (s, 2H), 7.03 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (s, 1H),7.37 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (brs, 1H), 8.11-8.16 (m, 2H), 8.83 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-2-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(54)

White solid, decompose at 205° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄) δ 2.42 (s,3H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 4.30 (s, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 6.93 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.20 (s, 1H), 7.43 (s, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H),8.80 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-methyl-2-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(55)

White solid, decompose at 207° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄) δ 2.44 (s,3H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 4.45 (s, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 6.97 (dd,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (s,1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.81 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

Ethyl2-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyramidine-3-carboxylate(56)

Yellow solid; mp=227-229° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+DMSO-d₆) δ 1.42 (t,J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 4.41 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (dd, J=7.2,7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.04-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 8.46(s, 1H), 8.57 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 11.52 (s, 1H), 11.95 (s, 1H).

2-(1H-Benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(57)

Yellow solid; mp=184-185° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.79 (s, 2H),5.33 (brs, 1H), 7.12-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.30-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.68 (m, 1H),7.82 (dd, J=8.4 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),8.87 (br s, 1H), 12.45 (br s, 1H).

9-Fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(58)

Yellow solid; mp=240° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.88 (s,3H), 4.79 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.29 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.16 (m, 1H),7.47 (dd, J=1.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.83 (m, 1H),8.14-8.15 (m, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H).

9-Fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(59)

Yellow solid; mp=209° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.84 (s,3H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 5.37 (s, 1H), 7.14-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.39 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 8.25-8.26 (m, 1H), 8.72(d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H).

Ethyl2-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(60)

Pale-yellow solid, mp=227° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.44 (t, J=6.8Hz, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 4.45 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.13 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),7.30 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.83 (m, 3H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.94 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),9.34 (s, 1H).

2-(Benzo[d]oxazol-6-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(61)

Pale yellow solid; mp=over 360° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 3.96 (s, 3H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 6.81 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),6.88 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 8.45 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 56.3, 56.8, 95.5, 102.8,111.8, 113.1, 118.0, 119.3, 119.7, 134.8, 138.2, 144.0, 150.6, 151.2,152.4, 156.9, 157.4; LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 339[M+H]⁺.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(2-methylbenzo[d]oxazol-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(62)

Pale yellow solid; mp=over 380° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 2.60 (s, 3H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 6.77 (dd,J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.43-8.44 (m, 1H), 8.46 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2Hz, 1H), 8.57 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 14.6, 56.5,56.9, 95.3, 102.5, 111.7, 113.0, 117.3, 118.8, 119.5, 136.5, 137.1,144.0, 151.2, 151.5, 156.8, 157.4, 163.7; LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 353[M+H]⁺.

2-(Benzo[d]oxazol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(63)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.86 (s, 3H), 4.65 (s, 2H), 5.18 (brs, 1H),7.02 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.61 (m, 2H),8.41 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H); LC-MS(ESI, m/z): 343[M+H]⁺.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(2-methylbenzo[d]oxazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(64)

White solid; mp=over 350° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.59(s, 3H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 4.73 (s, 2H), 5.34 (brs, 1H), 7.09 (dd, J=7.2,7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.53 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 8.86 (brs, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 353[M+H]⁺.

2-(Benzo[d]oxazol-6-ylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(65)

Dark yellow solid; mp=291.0-292.2° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.00(s, 3H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (s,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 10.13 (s, 1H), 11.77 (s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z):337[M+H]⁺.

(2-(Benzo[d]oxazol-6-ylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methylisobutyrate (66)

Bright yellow solid; mp=137-139° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.18 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 6H), 2.64-2.67 (m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 5.44 (s, 2H), 6.92 (dd,J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz,1H), 7.69-7.71 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 8.64-8.67 (m, 2H), 9.29(brs, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 409[M+H]⁺.

2-(Benzo[d]oxazol-6-ylamino)-9-(difluoromethoxy)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(67)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 4.77 (s, 2H), 6.78(t. J=74 Hz, 1H due to F₂), 6.92 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (dd,J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.07(s, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(Benzo[d]oxazol-6-ylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(68)

Pale yellow solid; mp=236-237° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 4.79 (s, 2H), 5.38 (br s, 1H), 7.17-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.55(dd, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.89 (m, 1H), 8.51(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.74 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.08 (br s,1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 327.26 [M+H]⁺.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(2-methylbenzo[d]thiazol-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(69)

White solid; mp=217-219° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.76(s, 3H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 4.73 (s, 2H), 5.33 (brs, 1H), 7.09 (dd, J=7.2,7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.80(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),8.87 (brs, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 369[M+H]⁺.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2(2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(70)

White solid; mp=197-198° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 4.07(s, 3H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 7.08 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.47 (dd, J=1.6, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.55 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 406.17

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(71)

Pale yellow solid; mp=207° C. (decomp); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d-6) δ4.01 (s, 3H), 4.76 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.35 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (dd,J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=4.0 Hz, 8.4Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.18(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.78(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO) δ 59.9, 62.3,100.8, 118.3, 118.9, 120.7, 124.3, 127.1, 130.3, 134.0, 134.4, 140.7,143.7, 148.7, 153.9, 156.1, 161.3, 161.9, 207.7.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(2-methylquinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(72)

Pale yellow solid; mp=over 270° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 2.61 (s, 3H), 4.00 (s, 3H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 5.34 (brs, 1H), 7.10 (dd,J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),8.94 (brs, 1H).

9-Fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(73)

Pale yellow solid; mp=243-244° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 4.82 (s, 2H), 5.43 (br s, 1H), 7.18-7.23 (m, 1H),7.51-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.90 (m, 1H), 8.11 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.26(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),8.81-8.83 (m, 1H), 9.19 (br s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 337.19

2-(3-Chloroquinolin-6-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(74)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.03 (s, 3H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 5.40 (brs, 1H),7.16 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.19 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (s,1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 383[M+H]⁺.

2-(3,8-Dichloroquinolin-6-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(75)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.01 (s, 3H), 4.66 (s, 2H), 7.14 (dd, J=7.2,7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.77 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 417 [M+H]⁺.

3-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(76)

White solid (racemic); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.49 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),3.97 (s, 3H), 4.50 (brs, 1H), 5.58 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.54 (dd, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 6.64 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (dd, J=4.0 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.82(dd, J=2.4 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 8.40 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (dd,J=1.6 Hz, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 9.47 (s, 1H).

3-Acetyl-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(77)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.80 (s, 3H), 4.03 (s, 3H), 6.92(d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.96 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 12.9 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, CDCl₃) δ 33.6, 57.1, 95.5, 113.1, 114.5, 118.3, 120.0, 121.6,125.8, 129.1, 130.0, 136.0, 137.1, 145.8, 146.1, 149.4, 151.3, 158.4,158.7, 201.1.

9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(78)

Yellow solid; mp=238-240° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.99 (s, 3H),7.16 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.92-7.99 (m, 2H), 8.17(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.77 (dd, J=2.0, 4.4 Hz, 1H),8.84 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 10.07 (s, 1H), 11.71 (s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z):347[M+H]⁺.

(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methylisobutyrate (79)

Bright yellow solid; mp=153.5-157.2° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.16(d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 2.61-2.67 (m, 1H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 5.42 (s, 2H), 6.87(dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=4.4,8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.06(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.59-8.62 (m, 2H), 8.76 (dd, J=1.2, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.31(brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 19.1, 19.3, 34.2, 56.9, 58.6,92.6, 112.4, 112.9, 115.4, 119.8, 121.4, 124.7, 129.2, 129.6, 135.8,138.2, 144.9, 145.0, 148.5, 151.3, 156.6, 159.0, 180.5; LC-MS (ESI,m/z): 419[M+H]⁺.

(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl2-amino-3-methylbutanoate (80)

Yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.01-1.03 (m, 6H), 2.01-2.13 (m,1H), 3.26 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.82 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 4.07(s, 2H), 4.19 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96(dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (dd, J=4.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J=2.4,9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (dd,J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.77 (dd, J=1.2, 4.0 Hz,1H), 10.25 (brs, 1H).

9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (81)

Bright yellow solid; mp=243.4-245.2° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ4.08 (s, 3H), 7.29 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dd, J=4.0, 8.4 Hz,1H), 7.56 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=9.2 Hz,1H), 8.26 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.81-8.82 (m, 1H),8.91 (s, 1H), 11.82 (s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 363[M+H]⁺.

Ethyl9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(82)

Yellow solid; mp=199.0-200.2° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.31 (t,J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 4.30 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.17 (dd, J=7.2,7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.95-8.01 (m, 2H), 8.22 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 8.50 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 11.50 (s, 1H);LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 391[M+H]⁺.

9-Methoxy-3-(methoxymethyl)-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(83)

Yellow solid; mp=over 230° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ3.34 (s, 3H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.39 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (dd, J=4.8, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=9.2 Hz,1H), 8.39 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (brs, 1H), 9.05 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (s, 1H);LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 363[M+H]⁺.

9-Methoxy-3-(methoxymethyl)-2-(methyl(quinolin-6-yl)amino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(84)

Yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.84 (s, 3H), 3.66 (s, 3H),4.01 (s, 3H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=7.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=4.4, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.95 (d, J=9.2Hz, 1H), 8.31 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H);LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 377[M+H]⁺.

3-(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)acrylicacid (85)

Bright yellow solid; mp=over 240° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 3.97 (s, 3H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=15.2Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.81-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=15.2 Hz,1H), 8.13 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (dd, J=1.2,7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=4.8 Hz,1H), 9.98 (s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 389[M+H]⁺.

Ethyl3-(9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-acrylate(86)

Yellow solid; mp=239.0-241.0° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.24 (t,J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 4.15 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=7.2,7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd,J=4.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H),8.12 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.55-8.57 (m,2H), 8.78 (dd, J=1.6, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 9.83 (brs, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z):417[M+H]⁺.

3-Bromo-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(87)

Pale yellow solid; mp=248-249° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.96 (s,3H), 7.14 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (dd,J=4.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz,1H), 8.20 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (d,J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.77 (dd, J=1.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (brs, 1H); LC-MS (ESI,m/z): 397, 399[M+H]⁺, Br isotope pattern.

3-((Cyclopentylamino)methyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(88)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.48 (m, 4H), 1.67-1.76 (m,2H), 1.79-1.81 (m, 2H), 3.05-3.08 (m, 1H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 3H),7.10 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.77 (dd, J=2.0 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.72 (dd, J=2.0 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.75(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

3-((Benzylamino)methyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(89)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.89 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 4.21(s, 2H), 6.89-6.96 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.40 (m, 5H), 7.79 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 9.2Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 8.65 (dd, J=2.0 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.77 (dd, J=2.0 Hz, 4.4 Hz,1H), 10.88 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 44.6, 53.3, 57.0, 92.7,111.4, 112.7, 114.8, 117.2, 119.8, 121.5, 124.6, 127.6, 128.7, 128.9,129.5, 129.9, 135.6, 138.6, 139.7, 145.1, 148.5, 151.4, 157.5, 157.9;LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 438.34

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinazolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(90)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.06 (s, 3H), 4.78 (s, 2H),7.15 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.28 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H), 9.44 (s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinoxalin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(91)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 4.06 (s, 3H), 4.97(s, 2H), 6.95-7.02 (m, 2H), 8.00 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (dd, J=9.2, 2.4Hz, 1H), 8.59-8.70 (m, 3H), 8.75 (s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido-[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(92)

Yellow solid; mp=147.5-149.3° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.96 (s,3H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 6.52 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),6.77 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd,J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (brs, 1H), 8.50 (dd,J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 354[M+H]⁺.

2-(3,4-Difluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxy(phenyl)methyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(93)

Pale yellow solid; mp=226-227° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 3.98(s, 3H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 6.84-6.88 (m, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),6.98-7.04 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 8.02-8.08 (m, 1H), 8.54 (dd, J=0.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI,m/z): 410[M+H]⁺.

2-(3,4-Difluorophenylamino)-3-(1-hydroxyethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(94)

Pale yellow solid; mp=211.0-212.8° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ1.42 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 5.41 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (dd,J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J=1.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.05 (m, 1H),7.08-7.12 (m, 1H), 8.07-8.13 (m, 1H), 8.45 (dd, J=1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H);LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 348[M+H]⁺.

2-(4-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)phenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(95)

Yellow solid; mp=240-243° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.21(s, 3H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 6.88 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z):364[M+H]⁺.

2-(3-Chloro-4-methoxyphenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(96)

Pale yellow solid; mp=318-320° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.81 (s,3H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 4.67 (s, 2H), 5.13 (brs, 1H), 7.04-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.26(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J=2.8, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H),8.44-8.46 (m, 1H), 8.59 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 54.2,56.1, 56.7, 94.6, 112.6, 112.8, 113.1, 118.7, 119.8, 120.4, 122.0,134.1, 143.2, 149.7, 150.5, 155.7, 156.4; LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 362,364[M+H]⁺, Cl isotope pattern.

2-(4-Chloro-3-fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(97)

White solid; mp=238-239° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 4.01(s, 3H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 5.29 (br s, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.38 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=8.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J=2.0,9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=2.0, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J=1.2, 6.8 Hz,1H), 8.94 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 350.12

2-(3-Hydroxy-4-methylphenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(98)

White solid; mp=201-202° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.96 (s, 3H),3.91 (s, 3H), 4.67 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 5.29 (brs, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28(s, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (s, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H).

2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(99)

White solid; mp=196-198° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.13 (s, 3H),3.81 (s, 3H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 5.25 (brs, 1H), 6.56 (dd, J=2.8 Hz, 8.4 Hz,1H), 6.92 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 9.12 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 18.8, 55.7, 57.3, 94.1,113.1, 113.2, 113.4, 117.2, 119.6, 126.0, 130.2, 132.6, 144.4, 151.0,154.4, 156.7, 157.8.

2-(4-Hydroxy-2-methylphenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(100)

White solid; mp=187-188° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.13 (s, 3H),3.92 (s, 3H), 4.68 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 5.18 (brs, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.03 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (dd,J=2.8 Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 16.9, 55.2,57.4, 94.3, 113.3, 113.4, 115.0, 119.5, 119.9, 124.2, 132.2, 133.4,144.1, 151.1, 151.5, 156.8, 156.9; LC-MS (ESL m/z); [M+H]⁺ 328.21

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(101)

Pale yellow solid; mp=267-269° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ3.72 (s, 3H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 4.67 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.18 (t, J=5.2 Hz,1H), 6.88 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.02 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 8.44 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H),8.50 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 55.1, 55.8, 57.4, 94.7,113.3, 113.4, 114.3, 119.5, 122.6, 133.9, 144.1, 151.2, 155.3, 156.8,156.9; LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 328.21

2-(4-Fluoro-3-methylphenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(102)

Pale yellow solid; mp=281° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ2.48 (s, 3H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 4.68 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 5.22 (t, J=5.2 Hz,1H), 7.01 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.58-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=6.8Hz, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H).

3-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)benzonitrile(103)

White solid; mp=305-307° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.94(s, 3H), 4.69 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 5.21 (brs, 1H), 7.09 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=8.0Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 59.5,62.2, 101.1, 116.8, 118.3, 119.0, 124.1, 124.5, 128.5, 129.8, 130.4,135.1, 146.6, 148.4, 156.0, 160.8, 162.0; LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺323.25

3′-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-biphenyl-4-carbonitrile(104)

Pale yellow solid; mp=over 370° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 3.98 (s, 3H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 5.30 (brs, 1H), 7.08 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz,1H), 7.32 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.52 (m, 1H),7.91-7.99 (m, 4H), 8.48 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.83 (brs, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 54.4, 56.7, 95.0, 110.0, 112.7, 113.2,118.5, 118.7, 118.8, 120.1, 120.4, 127.2, 129.2, 132.8, 138.3, 140.9,134.1, 144.9, 150.5, 155.8, 156.4; LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 399[M+H]⁺.

4-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-benzonitrile(105)

Pale yellow solid; mp=over 300° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 3.96 (s, 3H), 4.71 (s, 2H), 5.32 (brs, 1H), 7.12 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.6Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.08 (d, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 8.48 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 54.2, 56.8, 96.5, 103.0, 113.0, 113.8, 118.7, 119.4, 119.7,132.9, 143.0, 144.6, 150.7, 155.2, 156.6; LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 323[M+H]⁺.

2-(2-Hydroxy-4-methylphenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(106)

Pale yellow solid; mp=343-345° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ2.19 (s, 3H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 4.67 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 5.32 (brt, J=4.4 Hz,1H), 6.58 (dd, J=1.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.67 (s, 1H), 7.05 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2Hz, 1H), 7.26 (dd, J=7.2, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (dd,J=7.2, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 9.87 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 20.6, 55.2, 56.7, 94.1, 112.8, 112.9, 115.3, 118.8, 119.5,119.9, 126.1, 131.0, 143.4, 146.3, 150.5, 155.8, 156.2; LC-MS (ESI,m/z): 328[M+H]⁺

2-(Biphenyl-2-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(107)

Pale yellow solid; mp=191.0-192.8° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.89(t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.83 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),6.91 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (ddd, J=1.2, 7.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.25-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.47 (m, 6H), 7.93 (brs, 1H), 8.52 (dd, J=1.2,7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 56.9,57.0, 95.3, 111.7, 112.6, 119.8, 121.3, 123.1, 127.9, 128.3, 129.8,130.3, 133.1, 137.0, 138.8, 144.4, 151.3, 156.8, 157.5; LC-MS (ESI,m/z): 374[M+H]⁺.

Methyl5-(4-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-phenyl)furan-2-carboxylate(108)

Pale yellow solid; mp=230-231° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆+CDCl₃) δ 3.88 (s, 3H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 5.40 (br s,1H), 7.06 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d,J=3.4 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (br s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 422.22

2-(3-Chloro-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)phenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(109)

White solid; mp=211-212° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.01 (s, 3H),4.76 (s, 2H), 5.26 (s, 1H), 6.98 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (dd,J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=2.4 Hz,2H), 8.87 (br s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 458.20

4-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-N-phenylbenzamide(110)

Pale yellow solid; mp=227-228° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ4.04 (s, 3H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 5.43 (s, 1H), 7.13 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.19 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.41 (m, 3H), 7.83 (dd, J=0.8, 8.4Hz, 2H), 8.01 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.11 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.56 (dd,J=0.8, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (br s, 1H), 10.15 (br s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z);[M+H]⁺ 417.25

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(4-oxo-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(111)

Yellow solid; mp=247° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.40 (s,3H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 7.15 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.64 (m, 3H), 7.98 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.12-8.15 (m,2H), 8.38 (dd, J=2.8, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (d,J=2.8 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 442.22

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(4-oxo-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-7-ylamino)-4H-pyrido-[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(112)

Yellow solid; mp=251° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.13 (s,3H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 7.01 (s, 1H), 7.24 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.70 (m, 3H), 7.98 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.12-8.15 (m,2H), 8.57 (dd, J=0.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H); LC-MS (ESI,m/z); [M+H]⁺ 442.22

1-(4-(3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-phenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide(113)

White solid; mp=223-224° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.60 (s, 3H),4.01 (s, 3H), 4.32 (s, 2H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 5.36 (br s, 1H), 6.93 (d,J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.93 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.53 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (br s, 1H);LC-MS (ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 405.21

Diethyl4-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-benzylphosphonate(114)

Pale yellow solid; mp=172-173° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.23 (t,J=7.0 Hz, 6H), 3.19 (s, 1H), 3.24 (s, 1H), 3.96-4.03 (m, 7H), 4.76 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.32 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.26 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=0.8, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.53 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.71 (br s, 1H); LC-MS(ESI, m/z); [M+H]⁺ 448.27

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2a]-pyrimidin-4-one(115)

Pale yellow solid; mp=over 195° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 3.01-3.03 (m, 4H), 3.81-3.83 (m, 4H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.44 (d, J=4.8 Hz,2H), 4.58 (br, 1H), 4.90 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 6.50 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.73(d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.00 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=0.8, 7.6Hz, 1H), 8.40 (dd, J=0.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H).

(2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-9-fluoro-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methylisobutyrate (116)

Pale yellow solid; mp=156-157° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.19 (s,3H), 1.21 (s, 3H), 2.61-2.71 (m, 1H), 5.38 (s, 2H), 6.91-6.96 (m, 1H),7.12 (dd, J=8.8, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.57 (m, 1H), 8.00(dd, J=2.8, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.22 (s, 1H).

(2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methylisobutyrate (117)

White solid; mp=152-154° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.17 (s, 3H),1.19 (s, 3H), 2.61-2.68 (m, 1H), 4.03 (s, 3H), 5.40 (s, 2H), 6.93 (dd,J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.47 (m, 1H),8.36 (dd, J=2.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (s,1H).

2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-3-((isopropylamino)methyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(118)

Pale yellow solid; mp=196° C. (decomp.); solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 1.30 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 4.02 (s, 3H), 4.20-4.28 (m, 1H), 6.92 (dd,J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.49 (m, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (dd,J=1.2 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H); 9.86 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 13.09 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 23.0, 29.9, 41.3, 57.0, 113.2, 116.3, 116.5, 119.4,120.8 (d, J=6.7 Hz, due to F), 123.4, 136.2, 144.6, 151.2, 153.1, 155.6,158.2, 158.7, 167.5.

Ethyl2-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(119)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 1.46 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), δ4.02 (s, 3H), 4.45 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.05 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H),7.42-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=2.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (dd, J=0.8, 6.8Hz, 1H), 11.51 (s, 1H).

2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(120)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO d-6) δ 3.91 (s, 3H), 4.87 (s,1H), 7.10 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (dd, J=9.2 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H),7.37 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.68(dd, J=2.4 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 10.86 (s, 1H).

Example 7 Derivatization of the Pyridopyrimidinone Compounds

The pyridopyrimidinone compounds (scaffold VIII and VIIIa) underwentderivatization according to the methods outlined below (Schemes 7-24).Resulting derivatives were examined for inhibitory activity using theassay described above and the results are summarized in Table 2.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G1

2-Amino-3-picoline (1.0 mmol) was dissolved in diethyl malonate (1.0mmol). The solution was heated to 170° C. for 12 h. After cooling, thedark residue was triturated with CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL). The residual pale solidwas collected by filtration and washed with CH₂Cl₂ to give G1.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G2

To a DMF (2.0 mL) was added POCl₃ (3.0 mmol) at 0° C. After the mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 40 min, a solution of G1 (1.0 mmol) in DMF (2.0mL) was added and stirred at 80° C. for 1 h. The mixture was cooled andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified byflash column chromatography to give G2.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G3

To a stirred solution of G2 (1.0 mmol) in THF (2.0 mL) was added Et₃N(2.0 mmol). The mixture was cooled to 0° C. After 5 min, an amine (1.0mmol) was added dropwise and the mixture was stirred at room temperatureovernight. The reaction mixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) andwashed with brine (10 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrousMgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flashcolumn chromatography to give G3.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G4

G2 (0.5 mmol) was dissolved in 10.4 mL of tert-butyl alcohol and 2.5 mLof 2-methyl-2-butene. A solution of sodium chlorite (4.59 mmol) andsodium dihydrogenphosphate (3.46 mmol) in 4.2 mL of water was addeddropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperatureovernight. Volatile components were then removed under vacuum, and theresidue was dissolved in 10 ml of water and extracted with two 10 mlportions of hexane. The aqueous layer was acidified to pH=3 with HCl(aq)and extracted with 10 mL portions of methylene chloride. The combinedorganic layers were washed with 20 mL of cold water, dried andconcentrated to give G4.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G5 from G3

G3 (36.6 μmol) was dissolved in 760 μl of tert-butyl alcohol and 180 μlof 2-methyl-2-butene. A solution of sodium chlorite (335 μmol) andsodium dihydrogenphosphate (253 μmol) in 300 μl of water was addeddropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperatureovernight. Volatile components were then removed under vacuum and theresidue was dissolved in 10 ml of water and extracted with two 10 mlportions of hexane. The aqueous layer was acidified to pH=3 with HCl(aq)and extracted with 10 ml portions of methylene chloride. The combinedorganic layers were washed with 20 ml of cold water, dried andconcentrated to give G5.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G5 from G4

To a stirred solution of G4 (1.0 mmol) in DMF (2.0 mL) was added Et₃N(2.0 mmol) and amine (1.5 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at 60° C.overnight. The reaction mixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) andwashed with brine (10 ml). The organic layer was dried over anhydrousMgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified byrecrystallization from a mixture of hexanes and methylene chloride togive G5.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G6

The solution of 2-amino-3-picoline (4.0 mmol) in a solution of CH₂Cl₂ (3mL) and dried pyridine (1 mL) was added dropwise at room temperature toa stirred solution of ethyl 3-chloro-3-oxo-propionate (5.3 mmol) inCH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) (an exothermic reaction with emission of white fumeoccurred during the addition). The resulting warm mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 30 min and then poured into 30 mL of cold water; anexcess of sodium carbonate was carefully added with stirring and themixture was further stirred at room temperature for 1 h. The organiclayer was then collected and the aqueous phase was extracted severaltimes with CH₂Cl₂. The combined organic layers were washed with water,dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, and concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by flash column chromatography to give G6.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G7

A mixture of G6 (1.83 mmol), POCl₃ (0.5 mL) and polyphosphoric acid (137mg) was heated with stirring at 130° C. for 3 h. After cooling,anhydrous ethanol was added and the mixture was refluxed for 30 min,then allowed to cool. The mixture was treated with aqueous sodiumcarbonate and exhaustively extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL×3). The combinedlayers were washed with water (10 mL), brine (10 mL), dried over MgSO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified byflash column chromatography to give G7.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G8

To a solution of G6 (1 mmol) in DMF (0.96 mL) was added potassiumcarbonate (5.0 mmol) followed by phenol (1.94 mmol). After 12 h at 100°C., the solution was allowed to cool to 23° C. The reaction mixture waswashed with H₂O (50 mL), and the aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂(20 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with 1 N HCl (20mL×2), filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by flash column chromatography to give G8.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of G9

To DMF (2.0 mL) was added POCl₃ (3.0 mmol) at 0° C. After the mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 40 min, a solution of G8 (1.0 mmol) in DMF (2.0mL) was added and stirred at 80° C. for 1 h. The mixture was cooled andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with water and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified byflash column chromatography to give G9.

Ethyl 3-(3-methylpyridin-2-ylamino)-3-oxopropanoate (124)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.25 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 3.45 (s,2H), 4.20 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 9.67 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 13.9,17.7, 42.6, 61.7, 113.8, 129.3, 138.8, 147.6, 148.8, 163.5, 168.4.

2-Hydroxy-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (125)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.48 (s, 3H), 5.44 (s, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.0Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 11.52 (brs,1H).

2-Hydroxy-8-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (126)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.50 (s, 3H), 4.88 (s, 1H), 7.20-7.24 (m,2H), 8.85 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 11.98 (br s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 20.6, 80.3, 114.4, 117.1, 127.7, 146.7, 153.5, 155.3, 162.3.

2-Chloro-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (127)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.57 (s, 3H), 6.45 (s, 1H), 7.12 (t, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.68 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 18.0, 102.3, 115.8, 125.7, 134.7, 136.9, 150.0, 157.6, 157.9.

2-Chloro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (128)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.64 (s, 3H), 7.30 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 10.42 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 17.7, 107.3, 117.7, 127.0, 135.6, 140.6, 150.0, 156.4, 160.2,187.1.

2-Chloro-8-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (129)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.59 (s, 3H), 7.24 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (s,1H), 9.09 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 10.40 (s, 1H).

2-Chloro-7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (130)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.32 (s, 3H), 7.49 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.78(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 10.16 (s, 1H).

2-Chloro-6-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (131)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.11 (s, 3H), 6.98 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 10.29 (s, 1H).

9-Methyl-4-oxo-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(132)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.44 (s, 3H), 6.89 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 8.80 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 10.27 (s, 1H), 11.67 (brs, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.1, 94.6, 113.6, 121.8, 124.2, 125.9,128.7, 133.6, 138.1, 138.9, 152.5, 153.8, 160.2, 190.2.

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(133)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.50 (s, 3H), 6.97 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.0H, 1H), 7.69 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.84 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 10.27 (s, 1H),11.72 (brs, 1H).

9-Methyl-4-oxo-2-(3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (134)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.50 (s, 3H), 6.99 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (s,1H), 8.88 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 10.32 (s, 1H), 11.86 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.0, 94.7, 114.2, 114.7, 116.5, 119.7, 126.1, 129.7,133.8, 139.4, 139.7, 149.4, 152.6, 157.0, 160.1, 190.4.

9-Methyl-4-oxo-2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(135)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.49 (s, 1H), 6.98 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d,J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 10.30 (s, 1H),11.85 (brs, 1H).

2-(4-tert-Butylphenylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(136)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.32 (s, 9H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 6.89 (t, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.37 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.81 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 10.30 (s, 1H), 11.68 (br s, 1H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.2, 31.3, 34.3, 94.6, 113.5, 121.4, 125.6, 125.9,133.6, 135.6, 138.8, 147.2, 152.6, 156.7, 160.4, 190.2.

2-(3-Chlorobenzylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(137)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.40 (s, 3H), 4.80 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.87 (t,J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.26 (m, 3H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),8.79 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 10.34 (brs, 1H), 10.30 (s, 1H).

9-Methyl-2-morpholino-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(138)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.30 (s, 3H), 3.65 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 4H), 3.72 (d,J=3.2 Hz, 4H), 6.74-6.77 (m, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 10.01 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.6, 49.5, 67.0,95.9, 112.9, 125.7, 133.0, 138.1, 150.5, 158.4, 162.3, 186.2

2-(4-(2-Chlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(139)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.41 (s, 3H), 3.19 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.92 (t,J=4.6 Hz, 4H), 6.82 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 10.15 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 17.6, 49.3, 51.4, 96.1, 112.7, 120.5, 124.0, 125.8, 127.6,128.8, 130.6, 133.0, 137.8, 148.7, 150.5, 158.6, 162.5, 186.4.

2-(3,4-Dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (140)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.43 (s, 3H), 3.05 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 4.03 (t,J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 4.73 (s, 2H), 6.78 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.17 (m, 4H),7.52 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 10.21 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.6, 28.7, 46.3, 52.0, 96.1, 112.5, 125.8, 126.2,126.6, 128.4, 133.0, 133.9, 134.6, 137.5, 150.3, 158.6, 162.3, 186.7.

2-(Isobutylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(141)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.95 (d, J=4 Hz, 6H), 1.90 (m, 1H), 2.37 (s,3H), 3.41 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 6.76 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.52 (m, 1H),8.69 (dd, J=0.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.67 (brs, 1H), 10.22 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.9, 20.4, 28.7, 48.1, 94.4, 112.5, 125.9, 133.2,138.1, 152.8, 159.5, 160.7, 190.2.

2-(Diethylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(142)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.25 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 3.65 (q,J=6.8 Hz, 4H), 6.72 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 10.12 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 13.2, 17.7,45.3, 96.2, 112.2, 125.8, 133.0, 137.3, 150.2, 158.5, 162.6, 186.9.

2-(Cyclohexylmethylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(143)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.93-1.02 (m, 2H), 1.11-1.25 (m, 3H),1.57-1.77 (m, 6H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 3.43 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.75 (t, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.65 (brs, 1H),10.21 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.9, 26.0, 26.5, 31.1, 38.2,47.0, 94.4, 112.5, 125.8, 133.2, 138.0, 152.8, 159.4, 160.6, 190.2

2-Chloro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylic acid(144)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.58 (s, 3H), 7.53 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 8.14(d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (d. J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 13.53 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 16.7, 108.1, 117.1, 125.6, 133.3, 138.7, 148.2, 152.0,154.6, 163.9.

2-Chloro-7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylic acid(145)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.49 (s, 3H), 7.76 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.11(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 13.46 (br s, 1H).

2-Chloro-6-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylic acid(146)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.00 (s, 3H), 7.19 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.52(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 13.35 (br s, 1H).

9-Methyl-4-oxo-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (147)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.50 (s, 3H), 6.70 (dd, J=6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.15 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.65 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.76 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.70(brs, 1H), 14.31 (s, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (148)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.55 (s, 3H), 7.04 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (s,1H), 8.79 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 11.78 (brs, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-8-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (149)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.49 (s, 3H), 6.93 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H),8.76 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.72 (br s, 1H), 14.19 (s, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (150)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.41 (s, 3H), 7.12 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (t,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (s,1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 11.70 (br s, 1H), 14.28 (s, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-6-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (151)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.03 (s, 3H), 6.70 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (t, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 11.76 (br s, 1H), 14.37 (s, 1H).

2-(3-Fluorophenylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (152)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.54 (s, 3H), 6.81-6.87 (m, 1H), 7.03 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d,J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (d, J=7.2 Hz 1H), 11.83 (b s, 1H), 14.26 (br s,1H).

9-Methyl-4-oxo-2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (153)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.54 (s, 3H), 7.05 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (s 1H), 8.81 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 11.91 (br s, 1H).

9-Methyl-4-oxo-2-(3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (154)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.58 (s, 3H), 7.00 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t,J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.81 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.89 (br s, 1H),14.26 (br s, 1H).

9-Methyl-2-(3-nitrophenylamino)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (155)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.60 (s, 3H), 7.40 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.73(t, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.13(d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (s, 1H), 11.84 (br s,1H), 14.43 (br s, 1H).

2-(3-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (156)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.57 (s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 7.052 (t, J=6.8Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 8.79 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 11.83 (br s, 1H), 14.28(br s, 1H).

2-(3-Hydroxyphenylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (157)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 2.55 (s, 3H), 6.61 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.15-7.24 (m, 3H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H).

2-(4-Hydroxyphenylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (158)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 2.45 (s, 3H), 6.81 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.10 (t,J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.26 (br s, 1H).

2-(4-tert-Butylphenylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (159)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.33 (s, 9H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 6.95 (t, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.37 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=6.8 Hz,2H), 8.71 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 11.64 (br s, 1H) 14.31 (br s, 1H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.2, 31.3, 34.4, 85.3, 114.1, 121.3, 125.5, 125.7,133.6, 135.4, 138.2, 147.4, 150.2, 157.0, 161.8, 169.7.

2-(3-Chlorobenzylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (160)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.38 (s, 3H), 4.83 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.17 (t,J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.40 (m, 3H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),8.68 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 14.25 (br s, 1H).

2-(Diethylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (161)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.32 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 3.68 (q,J=6.8 Hz, 4H), 6.67 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.71 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 14.08 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 13.8, 17.8,45.4, 96.2, 112.2, 125.8, 133.0, 137.3, 150.2, 158.5, 162.6, 171.6.

2-(Isobutylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (162)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.97 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.93-1.99 (m, 1H),2.40 (s, 3H), 3.43 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.84 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.52 (brs, 1H), 14.12 (s, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.9, 20.4, 28.7, 48.6, 84.8, 113.2, 125.7,133.2, 137.5, 150.5, 159.7, 162.0, 169.9.

2-(Cyclohexylmethylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (163)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.98-1.05 (m, 2H), 1.13-1.24 (m, 3H),1.60-1.79 (m, 6H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 3.45 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.83 (t, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.57 (brs, 1H),14.13 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.0, 26.0, 26.2, 31.2, 38.2,47.4, 84.8, 113.2, 125.7, 133.2, 137.5, 150.5, 159.6, 162.0, 170.0.

2-(Cyclohexylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (164)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.19-1.42 (m, 5H), 1.56-1.60 (m, 2H),1.70-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.94-1.98 (m, 2H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 6.79 (t, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 7.51 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.42 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 14.14 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.8, 24.7, 25.7, 32.6,50.0, 84.7, 113.1, 125.6, 133.1, 137.4, 150.5, 158.5, 162.0, 169.9.

2-(Cyclopentylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (165)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.54-1.67 (m, 4H), 1.73-1.78 (m, 2H),2.04-2.10 (m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 4.51 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (t, J=6.8Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.47 (d, J=6.8Hz, 1H), 14.15 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.0, 24.1, 33.3,53.0, 84.8, 113.3, 125.7, 133.3, 137.5, 150.5, 158.9, 162.0, 169.9.

2-(Cycloheptylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (166)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.23-1.57 (m, 4H), 1.59-1.68 (m, 4H),1.69-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.98-2.04 (m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 4.30-4.36 (m, 1H),6.83 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),9.53 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 14.19 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.0,24.6, 28.1, 34.7, 52.3, 84.8, 113.1, 125.8, 133.2, 137.4, 150.4, 158.3,162.1, 170.0.

2-(1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)piperidin-4-ylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (167)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.51 (s, 9H), 1.61-1.65 (m, 2H), 2.01-2.03 (m,2H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.99-3.05 (m, 2H), 3.98-4.00 (m, 2H), 4.26-4.33 (m,1H), 6.88 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 9.56 (d, J=6.8 Hz), 14.12 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.9,28.6, 31.6, 48.5, 66.4, 79.9, 85.0, 113.5, 125.9, 133.2, 137.8, 150.6,154.9, 158.9, 162.0, 169.9.

2-(2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)ethylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (168)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.44 (s, 3H), 4.01 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.15 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.83-6.96 (m, 5H), 7.59 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 9.81 (brs, 1H), 14.01 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.0,40.5, 67.1, 85.3, 113.6, 115.8, 115.9, 116.0, 116.1, 125.9, 133.2,137.9, 150.6, 154.8, 159.8, 161.9, 169.7.

9-Methyl-4-oxo-2-(2-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)ethylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (169)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.44 (s, 3H), 4.03 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.18 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 6.91 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d,J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.70 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.82(brs, 1H), 14.08 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.0, 40.5, 66.9,77.4, 85.4, 113.7, 115.7, 122.6, 126.0, 133.2, 138.0, 155.8, 157.6,159.9, 162.0, 169.0, 170.4.

9-Methyl-2-morpholino-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylic acid(170)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.42 (s, 3H), 3.65 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.74 (t,J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 6.86 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 13.98 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.1, 58.4,64.8, 97.5, 113.6, 124.6, 132.6, 136.0, 148.1, 160.5, 161.7, 171.3.

2-(3,4-Dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylic acid(171)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.45 (s, 3H), 3.03 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 4.08 (m,2H), 4.73 (m, 2H), 6.83 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.18 (m, 4H), 7.52 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 13.73 (br s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.6, 28.5, 46.1, 52.4, 86.4, 113.0, 125.5, 126.1, 126.2,126.6, 128.4, 132.9, 133.7, 134.4, 136.8, 148.1, 159.9, 163.2, 165.3.

2-(4-(2-Chlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (172)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.44 (s, 3H), 3.19 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.96 (m,4H), 6.87 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 8.66 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 13.74 (br s, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (173)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.53 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.54 (t,J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 6.34 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.55 (dd, J=2.8, 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.04 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=1.6, 8.0 Hz,1H), 7.86 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 11.5 (s, 1H), 14.18(s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 46.1, 46.4, 54.4, 83.6, 98.8, 105.1,120.0, 121.9, 124.0, 128.8, 129.9, 134.4, 139.9, 151.4, 155.6, 158.2,161.8, 170.2.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H1

2-Amino-3-picoline (1.0 mmol) was dissolved in diethylethoxymethylenemalonate (1.0 mmol). The solution was heated to 170° C.for 12 h. After cooling, the dark residue was triturated with EtOAc (10mL). The residual pale solid was collected by filtration and washed withEtOAc to give H1.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H2

To a stirred solution of H1 (0.43 mmol) in H₂O (3.0 mL) and EtOH (1.0mL) was added LiOH (0.86 mmol). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 3 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (10mL) and washed with 1 N HCl (10 ml). The organic layer was dried overanhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by flash column chromatography to give H2.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H3

To a stirred solution of H1 (0.38 mmol) in THF (2.0 mL) was added LiAlH₄(0.57 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 3 h.After reaction was completed, 1N NaOH (2 mL) was added dropwise. Themixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) and washed with H₂O (10 ml). Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to giveH3.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H4

To a stirred solution of 113 (95 μmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1.0 mL) was addedNaHCO₃ (285 μmol) and Dess-Martin Periodinane (114 μmol) at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was filteredoff and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flashcolumn chromatography to give H4.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H5

To a stirred solution of 2-Amino-pyridine (10.6 mmol) in xylene (10.0mL) was added diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate (21.2 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 140° C. for 3 hr. After reaction was completed, theresidual pale solid was collected by filtration and washed with diethylether to give H5.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H6

To a stirred solution of H5 (0.42 mmol) in THF (5.0 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.63 mmol) and p-toluenesulfonylchloride (0.46 mmol) at0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature forovernight. After reaction was completed, the mixture was diluted withCH₂Cl₂ (40 mL) and washed with 1N HCl (50 ml), saturated NaHCO₃ (50 ml)and brine (50 ml). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash columnchromatography to give H6.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H7

To a stirred solution of H6 (0.25 mmol) in THF (1.2 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.5 mmol) and an amine (0.26 mmol) at 0° C. The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. After reactionwas completed, the mixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) and washedwith 1N HCl (10 ml), saturated NaHCO₃ (10 ml) and brine (10 ml). Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to giveH7.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H8

To a stirred solution of H7 (0.27 mmol) in ethylene glycol (3.0 mL) wasadded methylamine (2 N solution in THF 1.3 mL). The mixture was stirredat 150° C. for 3 hr. The reaction mixture was added with ethylacetate(10 mL) and the residual pale solid was collected by filtration andwashed with EtOAc. The crude product was purified by flash columnchromatography to give H8.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H9

To a stirred solution of H5 (2.13 mmol) in MeOH (8.0 mL) was added Pd/C(113 mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature under H₂ for 3 h.After reaction was completed, the reaction mixture was filtered off andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was recrystallized with EtOAcand hexane (1:4) to give H9.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H10

To a stirred solution of H9 (0.42 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5.0 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.63 mmol) and p-toluenesulfonylchloride (0.46 mmol) at0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature forovernight. After reaction was completed, the mixture was diluted withCH₂Cl₂ (40 mL) and washed with 1N HCl (50 ml), saturated NaHCO₃ (50 ml)and brine (50 ml). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash columnchromatography (Hexane:EtOAc=1:2) to give H10.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H11

To a stirred solution of H10 (0.25 mmol) in THF (2.0 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.5 mmol) and an amine (0.37 mmol) at 0° C. The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. After reactionwas completed, the mixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) and washedwith 1N HCl (10 ml), saturated NaHCO₃ (10 ml) and brine (10 ml). Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography(Hexane:EtOAc=1:1) to give H11.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H12

A solution of G3 (1.0 mmol), an amine (1.1 mmol) and triethylamine (2.0mmol) in THF (2 mL) was refluxed for 1 h and cooled to room temperature.The solvent was evaporated to dryness, which was extracted with CH₂Cl₂(20 mL×3).

The reaction mixture was washed with 5% sodium bicarbonate. The organiclayer was dried (MgSO₄), filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by flash column chromatography to give H12.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of H13

To a solution of G3 (1.1 mmol), an amine (1.0 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL)were added sodium triacetoxyborohydride (2.0 mmol) and glacial aceticacid (2.0 mmol) at room temperature for 20 h. The reaction mixture wasadded saturated ammonium chloride solution and stirred for 10 min. Thereaction mixture was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL). The organic layerwas dried (MgSO₄), filtered, and concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by flash column chromatography to give H13.

Ethyl 9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate (174)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.39 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 4.39 (q,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.05 (s,1H), 9.16 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) 14.6, 18.2, 61.2,105.3, 116.8, 127.0, 135.9, 138.2, 155.3, 158.4, 165.0, 189.1.

9-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylic acid (175)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.56 (s, 3H), 7.12 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 9.21 (d, J=7.2 Hz), 14.13 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃). 818.3, 110.9, 117.1, 128.1, 137.6, 141.1, 155.0,157.1, 158.3, 171.3.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (176)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.51 (s, 3H), 3.27 (brs, 1H), 4.66 (s, 2H),7.01 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s,1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) 18.2, 44.1, 111.2, 117.9, 127.1, 135.7,139.8, 153.9, 155.6, 158.2.

9-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (177)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.63 (s, 3H), 7.29 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 9.14 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 10.33 (s, 1H); ¹³CNMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃). δ 18.2, 110.9, 117.5, 126.7, 136.5, 139.5, 153.1,155.6, 158.1, 188.5.

Ethyl 2-hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-carboxylate (178)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.42 (t, J=7.2 Hz 3H), 4.45 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),7.13 (ddd, J=1.2, 6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.86(m, 1H), 9.00 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 13.64 (brs, 1H, NH); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 14.2, 62.3, 87.1, 115.3, 125.1, 128.7, 140.3, 148.4, 152.6,155.5, 171.7.

2-Hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylic acid (179)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.50 (s, 3H), 6.70 (d4, J=6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.15 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37, (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.70(brs, 1H), 14.31 (s, 1H).

Ethyl 4-oxo-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(180)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.45 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 4.44 (q, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 6.93 (dd, J=6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.36 (m, 3H), 7.65-7.68 (m, 3H),8.97 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.39 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ14.4, 61.0, 85.5, 113.6, 122.5, 124.2, 124.5, 128.4, 128.6, 138.4,139.0, 151.6, 155.9, 159.5, 169.6.

Ethyl2-(3-hydroxyphenylamino)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(181)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 1.38 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 4.37 (q, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 6.56-6.58 (m, 1H), 6.92 (dd, J=6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H0, 7.05 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H0, 7.12 (dd, J=8.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (m, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.66 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.22 (brs,1H).

Ethyl2-(2-hydroxyphenylamino)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(182)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.45 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 4.45 (q, J=6.8 Hz,2H), 6.90 (dd, J=7.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05-7.08 (m, 2H), 7.13 (dd, J=7.6,8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (dd, J=7.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 9.03(d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 11.52 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) 14.4, 61.3,114.7, 120.1, 120.5, 122.9, 124.4, 127.0, 127.1, 129.0, 140.8, 149.3,151.1, 158.6, 169.5.

Ethyl2-(3-nitrophenylamino)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(183)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.46 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 3H), 4.45 (q, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 7.05 (ddd, J=1.2, 6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47(dd, J=8.0, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.77-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.93-7.96 (m, 1H), 8.97-8.98(m, 1H), 9.04 (dd, J=0.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.74 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, CDCl₃) 14.4, 61.3, 86.1, 114.5, 116.9, 118.4, 124.7, 127.4, 128.6,129.2, 139.8, 148.5, 151.5, 155.7, 159.5, 169.6.

Ethyl 4-oxo-2-phenoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate (184)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.38 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 4.42 (q, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 7.15-7.17 (m, 3H), 7.24 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.41 (m, 3H), 7.77(ddd, J=1.6, 6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (dd, J=0.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H)); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 14.2, 61.3, 115.7, 121.8, 125.3, 128.5, 129.2, 128.7,150.3, 152.5, 156.7, 164.1, 165.0.

Ethyl 2-(3-fluorophenoxy)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(185)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.37 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 4.40 (q, J=6.8 Hz,2H), 6.91-6.98 m, 3H), 7.19 (ddd, J=1.2, 7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.36 (m,1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.82 (m, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 14.2, 61.4, 94.6, 109.8, 110.0, 112.2, 112.4,115.9, 117.5, 117.6, 125.3, 128.5, 129.8, 129.9, 139.9, 150.3, 153.3,156.6, 161.6, 163.8, 164.0, 164.5.

Ethyl4-oxo-2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(186)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.39 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 4.43 (q, J=7.0 Hz 2H),7.21 (dd, J=6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.47-7.52 (m, 2H),7.81 (dd, J=7.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H).

Methyl 2-chloro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(187)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 7.19 (t, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.75 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 17.1, 52.8, 108.0, 116.7, 126.1, 134.9, 138.3, 149.1, 155.1,155.2, 164.2.

Methyl2-(3-chlorophenylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(188)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.51 (s, 3H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 6.94 (t, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.09 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.64 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.91 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 11.52(br s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 18.0, 52.1, 85.3, 113.7, 119.6,121.9, 123.5, 126.4, 129.4, 133.2, 134.1, 138.4, 139.9, 151.0, 156.2,158.6, 170.1.

Methyl2-(3-chlorobenzylamino)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(189)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.35 (s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.77 (d, J=6.0 Hz,2H), 6.80 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.24 (m, 3H), 7.34 (s, 3H), 7.50 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.69 (br s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, CDCl₃). δ 17.8, 44.4, 51.8, 84.6, 112.6, 125.5, 126.4, 127.2,127.7, 129.7, 132.7, 134.3, 137.6, 141.1, 151.3, 156.4, 160.8, 170.1.

Ethyl2-hydroxy-4-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(190)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.36 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.82-1.93 (m, 4H),2.86 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.39 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 14.4, 18.9, 21.9, 32.2, 43.0, 62.4, 90.9,159.8, 165.1., 171.7, 173.5.

Ethyl4-oxo-2-(tosyloxy)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(191)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.25 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.79-1.91 (m, 4H),2.41 (s, 3H), 2.79 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 4.25 (q,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.89 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 14.2, 18.8, 21.6, 21.9, 31.8, 43.6, 61.9, 104.2,129.1, 129.7, 134.2, 145.8, 159.4, 160.8, 162.0, 162.2.

Ethyl4-oxo-2-(phenylamino)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(192)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.40 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.80-1.92 (m, 4H),2.80 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.36 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),7.08 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H),11.2 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 14.6, 19.2, 22.2, 32.2, 42.4,61.0, 88.4, 122.9, 124.4, 128.8, 138.4, 160.5, 160.8, 162.2, 169.8.

Ethyl2-(3-chlorophenylamino)-4-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(193)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.32 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.76-1.88 (m, 4H),2.76 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.29 (q, J=7.06 (d4,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd,J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ14.3, 18.6, 22.1, 32.1, 42.6, 61.1, 81.4, 111.2, 111.7, 113.0, 128.4,140.4, 149.6, 158.7, 161.12, 163.2, 170.4

Ethyl4-oxo-2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(194)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.45 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.88-1.97 (m, 4H),2.87 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.93 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.41 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),7.35 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),8.05 (s, 1H), 11.2 (s, 1H);

Ethyl2-(2-hydroxyphenylamino)-4-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(195)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.40 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.81-1.94 (m, 4H),2.65 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.65 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.18 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),6.85 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.12 (m, 2H), 9.98(s, 1H), 11.3 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 14.6, 18.8, 21.9,31.6, 42.6, 61.3, 88.4, 120.2, 120.7, 124.5, 127.1, 127.2, 149.1, 159.4,159.5, 163.0, 169.6.

Ethyl2-(3-hydroxyphenylamino)-4-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(196)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+MeOD−d₄) δ 1.26 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.71-1.81 (m,4H), 2.72 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.74 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 4.23 (q, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 6.47 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.02 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃+MeOD−d₄) δ 14.2,18.8, 21.9, 31.8, 42.4, 60.9, 79.8, 109.8, 111.6, 114.0, 129.4, 139.4,149.7, 159.3, 160.2, 163.1, 169.6

Ethyl 2(4-hydroxyphenylamino)-4-oxo-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate(197)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.21 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.67-1.80 (m, 4H),2.65 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.65 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.18 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),6.68 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 9.29 (s, 1H), 10.7 (s,1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 14.9, 18. 9, 21.9, 32.1, 42.3, 60.4,87.2, 115.7, 125.0, 130.1, 154.9, 159.4, 160.6, 163.3, 169.6.

2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-9-methoxy-N-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide(198)

mp=218° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.97 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H),4.41 (s, 3H), 6.89 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 8.0Hz, 1H), 7.05 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.44 (m, 1H), 8.46-8.51(m, 2H), 8.82 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 12.98 (s, 1H);

(E)-2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-((cyclohexylimino)methyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(199)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.23-1.37 (m, 3H), 1.41-1.50 (m, 2H),1.56-1.59 (m, 1H), 1.73-1.76 (m, 4H), 3.16-3.22 (m, 1H), 6.85 (ddd,J=1.2, 6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (ddd, J=0.8, 1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (dd,J=8.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (ddd, J=0.8, 1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.58 (m,1H), 7.90-7.91 (m, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 8.85 (dd, J=0.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H),13.40 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 24.4, 25.6, 34.9, 68.4,91.6, 113.4, 119.2, 121.2, 123.0, 124.7, 127.6, 129.5, 134.2, 137.6,140.8, 150.6, 156.3, 157.0, 158.3.

(E)-2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-((3-chlorophenylimino)methyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(200)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.01 (dd, J=0.8, 1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (dd, J=2.0, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.44 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (ddd, J=0.8, 1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.76(m, 1H), 8.02-8.04 (m, 1H), 8.98 (dd, J=0.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.17 (s, 1H),12.94 (brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 92.6, 114.0, 119.5, 119.8,121.8, 123.9, 125.0, 125.7, 128.0, 129.7, 130.2, 134.4, 134.8, 138.7,140.1, 151.3, 151.8, 157.0, 158.0, 158.9.

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-((cyclopentylamino)methyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(201)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.54-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.83 (m, 4H),2.05-2.08 (m, 2H), 3.23-3.24 (m, 1H), 4.19 (s, 2H), 6.93-6.98 (m, 2H),7.11-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.61-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.75 (m, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-((cyclohexylamino)methyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(202)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.20-1.35 (m, 4H), 1.66-1.72 (m, 2H),1.86-1.89 (m, 2H), 2.23-2.39 (m, 2H), 3.12-3.18 (m, 1H), 6.93 (ddd,J=1.2, 6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (ddd, J=0.8, 1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd,J=8.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.61 (dd,J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.85 (m, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 9.77(brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 24.6, 25.0, 41.2, 57.9, 88.9,114.6, 119.2, 121.1, 122.8, 124.6, 127.3, 129.4, 133.7, 137.3, 140.8,149.6, 157.2, 158.8.

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-((cycloheptylamino)methyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(203)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.40-1.59 (m, 6H), 1.72-1.81 (m, 4H),2.18-2.23 (m, 2H), 3.07-3.12 (m, 1H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 6.82 (ddd, J=1.2,6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (dd, J=8.0, 8.0 Hz,1H), 7.44-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.78-7.80 (m, 1H), 8.70 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 10.00(brs, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 23.8, 32.3, 41.5, 59.7, 89.7,114.2, 118.7, 120.6, 122.4, 124.4, 127.2, 129.3, 133.7, 136.8, 140.9,149.4, 157.2, 158.2.

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-((isopropylamino)methyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(204)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.26 (s, 3H), 2.30-3.06 (m, 1H),4.05 (s, 2H), 6.87 (dd, J=6.4, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.17(dd, J=8.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.54 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 8.83 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³CNMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 22.1, 41.7, 48.9, 91.5, 113.7, 118.2, 120.1,122.2, 124.6, 127.5, 129.5, 134.1, 136.2, 141.2, 149.5, 157.4, 157.8.

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-((cyclohexylamino)methyl)-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(205)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.20-1.34 (m, 3H), 1.71-1.91 (m, 3H),1.92-2.04 (m, 2H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.23-2.36 (m, 6H), 3.04-3.10 (m, 5H),4.01 (s, 2H), 5.87 (s, 1H), 6.55 (s, J=8.0 hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.14 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 8.46(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.59 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 24.9, 25.3,30.2, 41.2, 46.1, 46.3, 54.2, 58.4, 86.2, 98.9, 106.5, 119.3, 121.0,122.3, 128.3, 129.5, 133.9, 141.9, 150.8, 154.8, 157.7, 158.9.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of J1

To a solution of an aldehyde (0.9 mmol) in methanol (0.5 mL) was addedNaBH₄ (1.35 mmol) at room temperature. After stirring 1 h, the reactionmixture was diluted with methylene chloride (10 mL) and washed withbrine (10 ml). The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄ and concentratedin vacuo. The crude product was purified by recrystallization from amixture of hexanes and ethyl acetate to give J1.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of J2

To a stirred solution of an ester (0.06 mmol) in THF (1.0 mL) was addedLiAlH₄ (0.09 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 1 hr. After reaction was completed, H₂O (0.1 mL) was added dropwise.The reaction mixture was filtered off and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give J2.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of J3

To a stirred solution of J1 or J2 (0.19 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (0.6 mL) wasadded triethylamine (0.38 mmol) and a benzoyl chloride (0.28 mmol) at 0°C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h. Afterreaction was completed, the mixture was diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) andwashed with brine (10 ml). The organic layer was dried over anhydrousMgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flashcolumn chromatography (Hexane:EtOAc=2:1) to give J3.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (206)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 4.80 (s, 2H), 6.87-6.90 (m, 1H), 8.03(dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (dd, J=7.6, 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.53-7.58 (m,3H), 8.36 (brs, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 56.0, 94.80, 94.85, 113.8, 121.1, 121.2, 123.2, 123.3,124.5, 127.5, 128.6, 136.4, 138.9, 139.0, 149.7, 157.1, 158.0, 158.1.

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido-[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (207)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.95 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.93 (t, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 7.05 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (t, J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 7.63(t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.92 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H),

2-(3-Fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(208)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.94 (s, 2H), 6.94 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.17 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.70 (d,J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.93 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(209)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.99 (s, 2H), 6.99 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.69 (brs, 2H), 8.06 (s, 1H),8.27 (s, 1H), 8.96 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(210)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.95 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.84 (t, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 6.92 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.59 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.86 (s, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),

Methyl3-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)benzoate(211)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.99 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.96 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.63 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 8.25 (brs, 1H), 8.96 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

3-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-ylamino)benzoicacid (212)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.73 (s, 1H), 5.74 (s, 2H), 7.19 (t, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.38-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.00 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H).

2-(4-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(213)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO) δ 4.05 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),7.44 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.88 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),8.81 (s, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H).

2-(2-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(214)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 5.01 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.97-7.01 (m, 3H),7.26-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.42 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.41(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(3-hydroxyphenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(215)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 4.81 (s, 2H), 6.53 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.99 (dd, J=6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (dd, J=6.8,6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (s, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd, J=6.8, 8.8Hz, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(216)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 4.83 (s, 2H), 6.77 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 2H),7.04 (dd, J=6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.67 (m, 2H),7.67-7.73 (m, 1H), 8.84 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(2-hydroxyphenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(217)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 3.71 (s, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 6.88 (ddd,J=1.6, 7.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (dd, J=1.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (ddd, J=1.6,7.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H (, 7.05 (ddd, J=1.2, 6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.8Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.73 (m, 2H), 8.91 (dd, J=0.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H).

2-(2,6-Dichlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(218)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 5.03 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.96 (t, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.16 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.2 (s, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.56(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 8.96 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(3,5-Dichlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(219)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.97 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.01-7.04 (m, 2H),7.50 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (s, 2H), 7.71 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.24 (s,1H), 8.98 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(3,5-Difluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(220)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.99 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.52 (t, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.05 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.72(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H).

2-(2,6-Dimethylphenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(221)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.23 (s, 6H), 5.02 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (t,J=6.8 Hz 1H), 7.12 (s, 3H), 7.20 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 7.53(t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-phenoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (222)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.31 (brs, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 7.03-7.09 (m,3H), 7.13-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.58-7.62 (m, 1H), 8.94-8.96(m, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 56.0, 99.7, 115.2, 121.7, 125.1,125.3, 127.4, 129.3, 136.8, 149.2, 152.8, 159.6, 164.0.

2-(3-Fluorophenoxy)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(223)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.62 (brs, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 6.78-6.85 (m,3H), 7.02 (ddd, J=1.2, 6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d,J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.62 (m, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, CDCl₃) δ 55.3, 99.7, 109.4, 109.6, 111.7, 111.9, 115.2, 117.2,117.3, 125.0, 127.3, 129.7, 129.8, 137.0, 149.0, 153.5, 153.6, 159.4,161.4, 163.6, 163.8.

2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(224)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.51 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (d, J=6.4 Hz,2H), 6.95-6.98 (m, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.08-7.10 (m, 1H),7.20 (dd, J=8.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.63 (m, 1H),8.91 9 dd, J=0.4, 7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 53.3, 55.4,99.7, 115.3, 120.1, 122.2, 125.1, 127.4, 129.8, 134.3, 137.0, 153.2,159.2, 163.6.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(phenylamino)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(225)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.85-1.93 (m, 4H), 2.15 (s, 2H), 2.84 (t,J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t,J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 11.2 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 14.6, 19.2, 22.2, 32.2, 42.4, 88.4, 122.9, 124.4, 128.8, 138.4,160.5, 160.8, 162.2.

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(226)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.23-1.34 (m, 2H), 1.38-1.51 (m, 4H),2.35-2.41 (m, 2H), 3.98-4.05 (m, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 7.17-7.22 (m, 2H),7.31 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 15.1, 23.1, 31.4, 42.4, 59.2, 61.4, 65.7, 122.8,123.9, 125.6, 131.6, 134.3, 139.4, 157.9, 164.3

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(227)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.19-1.38 (m, 2H), 1.48-1.54 (m, 2H),1.70-1.73 (m, 2H), 2.38 (t, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.98-4.06 (m, 2H), 4.13 (s,2H), 7.47 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.59 (m, 2H),7.83 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 814.3, 22.2, 30.5, 41.5, 58.4,77.9, 119.8, 121.2, 127.0, 129.8, 130.1, (d, J=26.8 due to CF₃), 138.2,146.1, 157.1, 163.6, 169.1.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(2-hydroxyphenylamino)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(228)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.78-1.94 (m, 4H), 2.13-2.23 (m, 2H), 2.61 (t,J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.98-4.05 (m, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 6.81 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),6.89 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.12 (m, 2H), 10.11 (s, 1H), 11.3 (s, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 14.3, 21.4, 31.3, 42.1, 61.1, 87.7, 121.2,126.4, 128.3, 128.6, 151.1, 161.3, 162.5, 163.7, 169.4.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(3-hydroxyphenylamino)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(229)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.41-1.61 (m, 4H), 1.62-1.77 (m, 2H), 2.72 (t,J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 3.78-3.95 (m, 2H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 6.43 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),6.81 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 14.2, 21.8, 31.9, 42.4, 60.1, 79.8, 109.8,111.6, 114.0, 129.4, 139.4, 149.7, 159.3, 160.2, 163.1.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenylamino)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(230)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.21-1.45 (m, 4H), 1.63-1.71 (m, 2H), 2.34(t, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.98-4.05 (m, 2H), 4.19 (s, 2H), 6.75 (d, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 7.00 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 14.9, 21.9,32.1, 42.3, 60.4, 87.2, 115.7, 125.0, 130.1, 154.9, 159.4, 160.6, 163.3.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(231)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.97 (brs, 1H), 4.93 (s, 2H),6.89 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H),7.62 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 8.73 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(232)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.43 (s, 3H), 3.06 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.69 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s,1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.71 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-((3-Chlorophenyl)(methyl)amino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(233)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.51 (s, 3H), 4.09 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.95 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.04-7.06 (m, 2H), 7.20 (t, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-((3-Chlorophenyl)(methyl)amino)-3-(methoxymethyl)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(234)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.49 (s, 3H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 6.91(t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20(s, 1H), 7.26 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-2-(3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(235)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.40 (s, 3H), 3.15 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 4.93 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.67 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.27(m, 1H), 7.32 (t, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H),8.51 (s, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(3-hydroxyphenylamino)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(236)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 2.44 (s, 3H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 6.45 (dd,J=2.4, 8.0 Hz, 1 h), 6.84 (dd, J=6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=8.0, 8.4Hz, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=2.0, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (dd, H=2.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.45 (d, J=6.8 Hzm 1H), 8.72 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenylamino)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(237)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.40 (s, 3H), 4.94 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H),6.81-6.84 (m, 3H), 7.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.84(s, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(4-tert-Butylphenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(238)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.34 (s, 9H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 3.07 (t, J=6.2 Hz,1H), 4.91 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.61 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 7.38 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (br s, 1H), 8.69 (d, J=7.2 Hz, H).

2-(3-Chlorobenzylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(239)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 2.31 (s, 3H), 3.02 (s, 1H), 4.68 (d,J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 6.70 (dd, J=5.6, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (dd,J=6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.20 (m, 3H), 7.31 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 8.66 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 17.7,44.2, 44.3, 55.8, 93.1, 93.2, 112.6, 125.4, 125.5, 126.9, 127.5, 129.5,132.6, 134.0, 134.9, 141.7, 149.45, 149.47, 157.4, 159.10, 159.16.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(isobutylamino)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(240)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.96 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.88-1.95 (m, 1H),2.34 (s, 3H), 3.13 (brs, 1H), 3.32 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.78 (d, J=6.0 Hz,2H), 6.08 (brs, 1H), 6.72 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),8.66 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.9, 20.5, 28.9,48.6, 57.1, 92.5, 112.1, 126.0, 132.5, 134.6, 149.6, 157.1, 159.5.

2-(Diethylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(241)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.22 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 3.41 (s,1H), 3.63 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 4H), 4.44 (s, 2H), 6.65 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31(d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H) ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ13.9, 17.7, 44.0, 67.0, 92.2, 111.7, 125.8, 132.5, 134.4, 148.1, 160.7,160.8.

2-(Cyclohexylmethylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(242)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.95-0.98 (m, 2H), 1.18-1.23 (m, 3H),1.58-1.79 (m, 6H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 3.27 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.85 (brs, 1H),4.74 (m, 2H), 6.21 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 17.9,26.2, 26.7, 31.3, 38.4, 47.5, 56.9, 92.8, 112.0, 126.0, 132.3, 134.5,149.4, 156.9, 159.5.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-2-morpholino-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(243)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.01 (brs, 1H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 3.62 (t, J=4.8Hz, 4H), 3.78 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 6.85 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),7.46 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 17.9, 49.7, 58.9, 67.1, 95.5, 113.3., 125.2, 133.4, 135.0, 148.2,160.6, 161.7.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methyl-2-morpholino-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-onehydrochloride (244)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.43 (s, 3H), 3.42 (s, 1H), 3.62 (t, J=4.8 Hz,4H), 3.78 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 6.85 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.46(d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ17.9, 49.7, 58.9, 67.1, 98.5, 113.3, 125.2, 133.4, 135.0, 148.2, 160.6,161.7.

7-Bromo-2-(3-chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(245)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.78 (s, 2H), 5.37 (s, 1H), 7.12 (dd, J=1.6Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.0 Hz 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.54 (dd, J=0.8 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz 1H), 7.91 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 8.47 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H);

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(246)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.86 (s, 3H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 5.22 (s, 1H),7.02 (dd, J=0.8 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=1.2 Hz,9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (dd, J=0.8 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.87(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H)

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(247)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 5.07 (s, 1H),6.71 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (dd, J=2.8 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.28 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.76(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.71 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, DMSO-d₆) 54.8, 57.3, 93.8, 101.5, 109.3, 120.0, 120.9, 122.5,129.5, 130.7, 133.4, 142.2, 151.9, 156.9, 157.8, 166.2.

8-Chloro-2-(3-chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(248)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.68 (s, 2H), 5.14 (brs, 1H), 7.03 (dd, J=1.2,8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=2.4, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.54,(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (dd, J=1.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),8.78 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-(methylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(249)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.81 (s, 3H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 6.02 (s, 1H), 6.32(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.38(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 9.93 (s, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-8-(diethylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(250)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.23 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 3.44 (q, J=6.8 Hz,4H), 3.99 (s, 2H), 4.82 (t, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 6.29 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 6.54(dd, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.81 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),9.71 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 12.7, 20.0, 44.7, 92.8, 97.1,104.0, 118.9, 120.7, 121.9, 128.5, 129.5, 134.1, 142.8, 150.6, 151.9,158.3, 159.2.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-8-morpholino-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(251)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.43 (s, 4H), 3.67 (s, 4H), 4.59 (d, J=5.2Hz, 2H), 5.05, (t, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 6.41 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (t, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.00 (dd, J=2.8, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.64 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 46.5, 55.1, 66.3, 91.5, 99.1, 105.4, 121.3, 122.6, 128.5,129.1, 140.9, 151.4, 155.0, 156.7, 158.5.

2-(3-Fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-morpholino-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(252)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.46 (s, 4H), 3.68 (s, 4H), 4.59 (d, J=5.2Hz, 2H), 5.06, (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.47 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (t, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.03 (dd, J=2.8, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 8.60 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 45.8, 54.2, 65.6, 91.3, 98.4, 105.0,108.0 (d, J=20 Hz, due to F), 116.0, 128.0, 129.8 (d, J=10 Hz, due toF), 142.1 (d, J=11 Hz, due to F), 150.6, 154.4, 156.1, 157.4, 161.0,163.3.

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-morpholino-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(253)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.45 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 4H), 3.69 (t, J=5.6 Hz,4H), 4.58 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.01 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (d, J=2.8 Hz,1H), 6.98 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (dd, J=2.8, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (s,1H), 8.60 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 45.4, 53.6,65.7, 84.7, 98.6, 105.3, 117.8, 118.7, 119.8, 127.1, 130.2, 129.2,141.8, 149.7, 153.0, 155.3, 157.4; LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 386 [M+H]⁺.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(254)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.52 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.43 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 5.28 (s, 1H), 6.37 (s, 1H), 6.55 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J=7.6Hz, 2H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(255)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.14 (s, 3H), 2.38 (t, J=4.4 Hz, 4H), 3.45 (t,J=4.4 Hz, 4H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 6.41 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (dd, J=1.6,8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (dd, J=2.4, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50(d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.0 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 10.4 (s, 1H), 14.18 (s, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 45.6, 51.6, 54.0, 55.0, 85.3, 98.3, 105.1,117.7, 118.5, 121.0, 127.9, 130.3, 133.0, 142.1, 150.8, 154.1, 156.4,157.8; LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 400 [M+H]⁺.

2-(3-Fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidin-4-one(256)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.54 (t, J=4.4 Hz, 4H), 3.48 (t,J=4.8 Hz, 4H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 5.23 (s, 1H), 6.42 (s, 1H), 6.60 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 6.73 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.75 (m, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 8.71 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(257)

Colorless solid, mp 235° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.42(s, 3H), 4.07 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.03 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (t, J=8.0Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (d, J=7.2Hz, 2H).

2-(4-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(258)

Colorless solid, mp 227° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.42(s, 3H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 6.85 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.87(d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 8.94 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 114).

2-(4-Fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(259)

Colorless solid, mp 232° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.42(s, 3H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 6.85 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),7.21 (s, 1H), 7.31-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.85 (q, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 8.94 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H).

2-(3,4-Dichlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(260)

Colorless solid, mp 230° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.44(s, 3H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 6.89 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (s, 1H), 7.36 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H).

2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(261)

Colorless solid, mp 225° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.43(s, 3H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 6.88 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.27 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.73 (m, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H).

9-Chloro-2-(3-chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(262)

Colorless solid, mp 230° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.95(d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.18(t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 8.81 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-(trifluoromethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(263)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.77 (s, 2H), 7.11-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.32 (dd,J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=8.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.50 (m, 1H),8.13-8.14 (m, 1H), 8.41 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(264)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.76 (s, 1H), 5.31 (brs, 1H), 7.11-7.13 (m,1H), 7.18-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J=8.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.65 (m, 1H),7.86 (dd, J=8.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.12-8.13 (m, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),8.96 (brs, 1H).

2-(4-Chlorophenylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(265)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.72 (s, 2H), 5.30 (brs, 1H), 7.15-7.20 (m,1H), 7.41-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.79-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.72 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (brs, 1H).

9-Fluoro-2-(4-fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(266)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.75 (s, 2H), 5.25 (brs, 1H), 7.13-7.25 (m,3H), 7.73-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.85 (m, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.84(brs, 1H).

2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(267)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.74 (s, 2H), 5.24 (brs, 1H), 7.18-7.22 (m,1H), 7.39-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.87 (m, 1H), 8.20-8.22(m, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (brs, 1H).

2-(3,4-Difluorophenylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-d]pyrimidin-4-one(268)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.75 (s, 2H), 5.26 (brs, 1H), 7.17-7.22 (m,1H), 7.39-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.88 (m, 1H), 8.08-8.14 (m, 1H), 8.73 (m,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (brs, 1H).

2-(3,4-Dichlorophenylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(269)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.75 (s, 2H), 5.27 (brs, 1H), 7.19-7.23 (m,1H), 7.60 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.7 (dd, J=2.8, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.89 (m,1H), 8.83 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (brs, 1H).

2-(1H-Indol-5-ylamino)-9-fluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(270)

m.p=184-185° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.70 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H),5.18 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (s, 1H), 7.00-7.04 (m, 1H), 7.23 (dd, J=2Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.68 (dd, J=8 Hz, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.82(s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=6 Hz, 1H), 10.98 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, DMSO-d₆) 55.2, 94.6, 101.7 (d, J=5.2 Hz, due to F), 111.6, 112.1(d, J=7.4 Hz, due to F), 113.7, 118.0, 119.8 (d, J=17.1 Hz, due to F),124.2 (d, J=4.4 Hz, due to F), 126.5, 128.2, 131.9, 133.5, 151.6, 154.1,156.3, 157.6.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(271)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.93 (s, 3H), 4.71 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.29(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.01 (m, 1H), 7.06-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.32 (m,3H), 7.83 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.47 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-4-thione(272)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.98 (s, 3H), 4.11 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.88 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.04 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CDCl₃) 26.9, 57.1, 94.2, 111.8, 112.7, 119.9, 121.1, 123.3, 128.9,139.8, 143.7, 151.3, 155.6, 158.6.

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(273)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.94 (s, 3H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 6.99 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.09 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.56 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H).

2-(4-Chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(274)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.90 (s, 3H), 4.65 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.19(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.85 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 8.42 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 8.72 (s, 1H).

2-(4-Fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(275)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.91 (s, 3H), 4.69 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.19(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.25(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.45 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H),8.66 (s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(276)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.96 (s, 3H), 4.67 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 2H), 5.20(s, 1H), 7.07 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.0Hz, 2H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.45 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.78(s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(277)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.97 (s, 3H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 5.32 (s, 1H),7.14, (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 8.11 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.49 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H).

2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(278)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.95 (s, 3H), 4.69 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 5.16(t, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (dd, J=0.8 Hz,8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=9.2 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.65 (m, 1H), 8.46(dd, J=0.8 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (dd, J=2.8 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (s,1H).

2-(3,4-Difluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(279)

m.p=231° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.66 (s,2H), 5.17 (brs, 1H), 7.07 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.33 (m, 2H),7.39-7.41 (m, 1H), 8.34-8.40 (m, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.74 (s,1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO) δ 54.1, 56.8, 95.2, 109.1, 113.4, 116.0 (d,J=3.8 Hz, due to F), 116.8, 118.7, 137.5 (d, J=9.7 Hz, due to F), 143.2(d, J=11.9 Hz, due to F), 145.6, 147.5 (d, J=13.4 Hz, due to F), 149.9(d, J=13.4 Hz, due to F), 150.6, 155.5.

2-(3-Chloro-4-hydroxyphenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(280)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.93 (s, 3H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 5.14 (s, 1H),6.99 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (dd, J=1.2Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=2.8 Hz,1H), 8.45 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 9.79 (s, 1H).

2-(3,4-Dichlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(281)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.93 (s, 3H), 4.66 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.16(d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd, J=2.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 8.67 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(4-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(282)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.49 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 3H due to CF₃), 3.93 (s,3H), 4.70 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 5.19 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (t, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.29 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dd,J=1.6 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H),8.85 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

2-(4-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(283)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.68 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.12(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.37-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.88 (m, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.87(s, 1H), 8.99-9.00 (m, 1H).

2-(2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(284)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.97-2.05 (m, 2H), 2.79 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H),2.85 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.69 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.26 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.24(dd, J=0.8 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=2.0 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (s,1H), 8.45 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H).

2-(Benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(285)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.91 (s, 3H), 4.68 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.21(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 5.98 (s, 2H), 6.84 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.05-7.07 (m,1H), 7.26 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (s, 1H).

2-(2,3-Dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-ylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(286)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.19-4.24 (m, 4H), 4.67 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.19 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (dd,J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=6.8Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (dd, J=2.0 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.47(s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(287)

m.p=195-197° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.97 (s, 3H),4.77 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.28 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H),7.09 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H),7.41 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 8.52 (dd, J=1.2, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (br s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(288)

m.p=186° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.87 (s, 3H), 3.98(s, 3H), 4.79 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.31 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (dd,J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (dd, J=0.8, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.56 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),8.53 (dd, J=0.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (br s, 1H).

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(289)

m.p=205° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.40 (s, 3H), 4.08(s, 3H), 4.78 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 5.28 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (dd,J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (1H, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=9.0 Hz,1H), 7.68 (dd, J=2.0, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (m, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),8.53 (dd, J=1.2, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (br s, 1H).

9-(Difluoromethoxy)-2-(4-fluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(290)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.67 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.14 (t, J=5.2 Hz,1H), 7.07-7.11 (m, 3H), 7.17 (t, J=74 Hz due to F₂, 1H), 7.63-7.69 (m,3H), 8.71 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H).

2-(4-Chlorophenylamino)-9-(difluoromethoxy)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(291)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.69 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 5.23 (t, J=5.2 Hz,1H), 7.13 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (t, J=74 Hz, 1H, due to F₂),7.30-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.72-7.75 (m, 3H), 8.75 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H),8.86 (s, 1H);

9-(Difluoromethoxy)-2-(3,4-difluorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(292)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.70 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.22 (s, 1H), 7.16(dd, J=7.2 Hz, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t, J=74 Hz, due to F2, 1H),7.33-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.75 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 12.8 Hz,1H), 8.76 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H); LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 370 [M+H]⁺.

2-(3,4-Dichlorophenylamino)-9-(difluoromethoxy)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(293)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.68 (s, 2H), 5.19 (s, 1H), 7.15 (t, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.24 (t, J=74 Hz, due to F₂, 1H), 7.47-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.72 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H),8.92 (s, 1H).

2-(3-Chloro-4-fluorophenylamino)-9-(difluoromethoxy)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(294)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.68 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 2H), 5.18 (s, 1H), 7.15(dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (t, J=74 Hz, 1H, due to F₂), 7.32 (dd,J=9.2 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.22(dd, J=2.8 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.74 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s,1H).

2-(1H-Indol-5-ylamino)-9-(difluoromethoxy)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(295)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.72 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 5.23 (t, J=4.8 Hz,1H), 6.34 (s, 1H), 7.05-7.09 (m, 1H), 7.23 (dd, J=8.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H),7.25 (t, J=74.4 Hz, 1H due to F₂), 7.31-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.68 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 10.99 (s, 1H).

2-(3-chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-6,8-dimethyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(296)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 6.78(s, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.39(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 9.60 (s, 1H);LC-MS (ESI, m/z): 330 [M+H]⁺.

7,9-Dichloro-2-(3-chlorophenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(297)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.65 (s, 2H), 5.70 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29(dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.25(s, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

2-(3-Chlorophenylamino)-7,9-difluoro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(298)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.69 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 5.31 (t, J=4.8 Hz,1H), 7.06 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd,J=1.2 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 8.18-8.23 (m, 1H), 8.68 (t, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H).

(4-Oxo-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl benzoate(299)

m.p=178-179° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 5.66 (s, 2H), 6.96 (ddd,J=1.2, 1.2, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.44 (m, 5H), 7.53-7.56(m, 1H), 7.61-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.72 (m, 2H), 8.12 (dd, J=1.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H),9.14 (brs, 1H).

(4-Oxo-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl acetate(300)

m.p=160-161° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.13 (s, 3H), 6.92 (dd,J=6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.30-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.59-7.66 (m,3H), 8.91 (brs, 1H), 8.94 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

(4-Oxo-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl isobutyrate(301)

m.p=161-163° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.17 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 6H),2.62-2.65 (m, 1H), 6.94 (dd, J=6.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04-7.08 (m, 1H),7.31-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.60-7.67 (m, 3H), 8.95 (brs, 1H), 8.95 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H).

(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methylacetate (302)

Yellow solid (79%); mp=181.0-183.3° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.16(s, 3H), 4.02 (s, 3H), 5.41 (s, 2H), 6.90 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97(dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=4.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (dd, J=2.0,8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.03-8.09 (m, 2H), 8.57 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (dd, J=1.2,7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.77 (dd, J=1.2, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.32 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, CDCl₃) δ 21.3, 57.0, 59.0, 92.5, 112.5, 113.0, 115.5, 119.8, 121.4,124.7, 129.2, 129.9, 135.7, 138.1, 145.0, 145.3, 148.7, 151.4, 156.7,159.2, 174.6; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 391 (M+H)⁺.

(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methylbenzoate (303)

Pale yellow solid (44%); mp=218.8-221.0° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 4.00 (s, 3H), 5.64 (s, 2H), 6.91 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),6.99 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.50-7.54 (m, 1H), 8.01-8.12(m, 5H), 8.59 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 453 (M+H)⁺.

(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methylpivalate (304)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.22 (s, 9H), 4.06 (s, 3H), 5.48 (s, 2H), 6.93(dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (dd, J=4.4,8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.09 (dd,J=8.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.65-8.67 (m, 2H), 8.79 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.31 (s,1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 433 (M+H)⁺.

(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl2-methylbenzoate (305)

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.65 (s, 3H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 5.69 (s, 2H), 6.92(dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.27 (m,2H), 7.36-7.41 (m, 2H), 8.02-8.14 (m, 4H), 8.66-8.69 (m, 2H), 8.80 (brs,1H), 9.60 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ□ 22.1, 57.0, 59.0, 92.8,112.6, 113.0, 115.6, 120.0, 121.5, 125.0, 126.0, 129.0, 129.3, 129.7,131.4, 131.9, 132.7, 136.0, 138.4, 140.8, 145.1, 148.5, 151.5, 156.9,159.2, 170.7; LCMS (electrospray) m/z 467 (M+H)⁺.

9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(4-(4-phenylpiperazin-1-yl)benzylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(306)

Pale yellow solid (90%); mp=168.1-169.3° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ3.28-3.38 (m, 8H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.80 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.82-6.90 (m,2H), 6.93-7.02 (m, 5H), 7.27-7.34 (m, 4H), 8.51 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H),9.95 (brs, 1H), 10.28 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 469 (M+H)⁺.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(4-(4-phenylpiperazin-1-yl)benzylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(307)

White solid (60%); mp=134.8-136.0° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.00(t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.75 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.80 (d, J=6.0Hz, 2H), 5.98 (brt, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.81-6.99 (m, 7H), 7.27-7.34 (m, 4H),8.57 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H).

2-(4-(4-(4-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)benzylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(308)

Pale yellow solid (80%); mp=236.7-237.1° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ3.19-3.21 (m, 4H), 3.24-3.26 (m, 4H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 4.69 (d, J=6.0 Hz,2H), 6.95-7.09 (m, 7H), 7.29 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),8.40 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.74 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 10.07 (s, 1H).

2-(4-(4-(4-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)benzylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(309)

Pale yellow solid (88%); mp=136.1-137.8° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ3.22-3.24 (m, 4H), 3.29-3.32 (m, 4H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 4.69 (d, J=5.6 Hz,2H), 4.77 (brs, 2H), 6.19 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz,1H), 6.87-6.99 (m, 7H), 7.30 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 44.8, 49.6, 50.5, 56.8, 56.9, 93.3, 111.7,115.6, 115.8, 116.6, 118.3, 118.4, 120.0, 129.1, 130.6, 144.7, 148.0,150.6, 150.8, 156.3, 157.0, 158.7, 159.2.

2-(4-Chlorobenzylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(310)

Pale yellow solid (90%); mp=189.0-190.6° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ3.98 (s, 3H), 4.83 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 6.85 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.34 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.52(dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 10.02 (brs, 1H), 10.28 (s, 1H).

2-C4-Chlorobenzylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(311)

White solid (40%); mp=198.8-200.0° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.89(s, 3H), 4.54 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.67 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.77 (t, J=5.2Hz, 1H), 6.95 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.27 (brt, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (d, J=8.4 Hz,2H), 8.40 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 346 (M+H)⁺.

2-(4-(4-(4-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(312)

Dark orange solid (91%); mp=277.8-278.5° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ3.28-3.34 (m, 8H), 4.00 (s, 3H), 6.88-7.05 (m, 8H), 7.80 (d, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 8.55 (dd, J=1.2, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 10.32 (s, 1H), 11.69 (s, 1H).

2-(4-(4-(4-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(313)

Pale yellow solid (84%); mp=>335° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 3.23 (brs, 8H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 4.69 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.19(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.10 (m, 7H), 7.25 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d,J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 8.46 (dd, J=0.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (brs, 1H); LCMS(electrospray) m/z 476 (M+H)⁺.

2-(3-(4-(4-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenylamino)-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(314)

Yellow solid (91%); mp=227.5-228.3° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.30(brs, 4H), 3.46 (brs, 4H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 6.78 (s, 1H), 6.93-7.13 (m,6H), 7.24-7.28 (m, 2H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 10.33 (s,1H), 11.77 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 474 (M+H)⁺.

2-(3-(4-(4-Fluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenylamino)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(315)

Yellow solid (56%); mp=201.1-201.7° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ3.27-3.36 (m, 8H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 4.72 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 5.34 (t, J=5.2Hz, 1H), 6.64 (dd, J=2.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.03-7.17 (m, 6H), 7.31 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 8.48 (dd,J=0.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 476 (M+H)⁺.

(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methylmethyl carbonate (316)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.49 (s, 3H), 4.07 (s, 3H), 4.88(s, 2H), 6.96 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37(dd, J=4.4 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (dd, J=2.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d,J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 8.66 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 4.4 Hz, 1H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 407.

3-(Hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxy-2-((4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)piperidin-1-yl)benzyl)amino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(317)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.90-1.96 (m, 2H), 2.07-2.12 (m,2H), 3.06-3.12 (m, 2H), 3.46-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.41-4.45 (m,1H), 4.73 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 5.59 (brs, 1H), 6.80 (dd,J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.89-6.93 (m, 5H), 7.13 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.30(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.56 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z(M+H)⁺ 571.

9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-((4-(4-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy)piperidin-1-yl)benzyl)amino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(318)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.93 (m, 2H), 2.09 (m, 2H), 3.10(m, 2H), 3.45-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.43 (m, 1H), 4.79 (d, J=5.6Hz, 2H), 6.84 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.89-6.93 (m, 4H), 7.01 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.52 (dd,J=1.2 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 9.93 (brs, 1H), 10.27 (s, 1H); LCMS(electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 569.

A mixture of3-bromo-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(0.25 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.050 mmol) and 2-(tributylstannyl)thiazole(0.38 mmo) in DMF (1.5 mL) was stirred at 100° C. for 4 h. The solventwas concentrated under reduced pressure the resulting mixture wasdiluted with methylene chloride and washed with saturated Na₂CO₃ (aq.).The organic layer was washed with brine again, dried over MgSO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo. The resulting crude residue was purified by flashcolumn chromatography (MC:MeOH=50:1) and prep-HPLC (MC:MeOH=50:1) togive a target compound I.

To a solution of3-bromo-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(0.25 mmol) in DME/H₂O (3:1, v/v, 1.3 mL) were added 2-furylboronic acid(0.30 mmol), PdCl₂(dppf) (7.56 umol) and Na₂CO₃ (0.50 mmol) and theresulting mixture was heated to 120° C. for 4 h. After reactioncompletion, the resulting mixture was diluted with methylene chlorideand washed with saturated Na₂CO₃ (aq.). The organic layer was dried overMgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude residue was purified by flashcolumn chromatography (MC:MeOH=50:1) and prep-HPLC (MC:MeOH=50:1) togive a target compound II.

CuI (6.30 umol), K₂CO₃ (0.25 mmol) and oxazolidinone (0.13 mmol) wereplaced to the reaction flask filled with N₂ and then, a solution of3-bromo-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(0.25 mmol) and (+/−)-trans-cyclohexanediamine (0.013 mmol) was added atrt. The reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 2 h, the resultingmixture was diluted with methylene chloride and washed with saturatedNa₂CO₃ (aq.). The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated invacuo. The crude residue was purified by flash column chromatography(MC:MeOH=50:1 to 30:1) and prep-HPLC (MC:MeOH=30:1) to give a targetcompound III.

9-Methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-3-(thiazol-2-yl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(319)

yellow solid (31%); mp=237.1-238.2° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.10(s, 3H), 6.98 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.37 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H),8.06-8.11 (m, 2H), 8.13 (dd, J=1.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2Hz, 1H), 8.82 (dd, J=1.6, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 13.5 (s,1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 402 (M+H)⁺.

3-(Furan-2-yl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(320)

Dark yellow solid (41%); mp=199.1-200.8° C.; ¹H ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 4.07 (s, 3H), 6.66 (dd, J=1.6, 3.6 Hz, 1H), 6.95-6.97 (m, 2H), 7.36(dd, J=4.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),7.86 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 8.71 (dd, J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 1H) 8.78 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (dd,J=1.6, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (s, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 57.0, 90.3,110.8, 111.5, 112.3, 113.1, 116.4, 119.6, 121.6, 125.3, 129.3, 129.9,135.8, 137.8, 140.1, 142.6, 145.4, 148.9, 149.0, 151.4, 152.9, 155.4.

3-(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)oxazolidin-2-one(321)

White solid (62%); mp=276.9-277.8° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ3.93 (s, 3H), 3.96 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.41 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (dd,J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=4.4, 8.4Hz, 1H), 8.10 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.24-8.26(m, 2H), 8.72 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (dd, J=1.6, 4.4 Hz, 1H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z 404 (M+H)⁺.

A mixture of 2-chloro-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (2.23mmol), 6-aminoquinoline (0.011 mol) and ethylene glycol (12 mL) wasstirred at 160° C. for overnight. The reaction mixture was poured to thewater and extracted with methylene chloride several times. The organiclayer was dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The resultingsolid was purified by flash column chromatography (MC:MeOH=30:1) andthen resulting residue was dissolved with MC. At that time, thegenerating white solid was filtered and dried to give a target compoundI.

Compound I (0.53 mmol) was suspended in acetic anhydride (3 mL) and themixture was heated at 130° C. for an hour. After reaction completion,the reaction mixture was poured to water and extracted with methylenechloride several times. The crude residue was dissolved with MeOH andunsoluble solid was filtered and dried in vacuo to give a targetcompound II.

POCl₃ (0.67 mmol) was added dropwise with stirring to DMF (2 mL) whichwas contained in reaction flask with an ice-bath under N₂. The resultingsolution was stirred at rt for 30 min, then a solution of compound II(0.44 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was added and the reaction mixture was heatedat 95° C. for 4 h. After reaction completion, the mixture was poured toice and stirred for 10 min. At that time, the generating solid wasfiltered and dried in vacuo to give a target compound III.

9-Methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (322)

Brown solid; mp=259.3-262.1° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.02 (s, 3H),6.14 (s, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (dd, J=0.8, 7.6 Hz,1H), 7.38-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.58 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (dd, J=0.8, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.83 (dd,J=1.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 319 (M+H)⁺.

N-(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)-N-(quinolin-6-yl)acetamide(323)

White solid (83%); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.45 (s, 3H), 3.96 (s, 3H),6.27 (s, 1H), 7.04-7.10 (m, 2H), 7.42 (dd, J=4.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (dd,J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.16(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (dd, J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (dd, J=1.6, 4.0Hz, 1H).

10-Methoxy-1-(quinolin-6-yl)-1H-dipyrido[1,2-a:2′,3′-d]pyrimidine-2,5-dione(324)

White solid (45%); mp=313.0-315.0° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 3.58(s, 3H), 6.56 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=4.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz,1H), 7.99 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=9.6 Hz,1H), 8.46 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (dd, J=1.6,4.4 Hz, 1H).

A mixture of nitric acid (0.4 mL) and H₂SO₄ (0.3 mL) was added to asolution of 2-hydroxy-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (1.56mmol) in H₂ SO₄ (2 mL) at −10° C. and the resulting mixture was stirredfor 30 min at the same temperature. After reaction completion, thereaction mixture was poured into the ice and the generating solid wasfiltered and dried to give a target compound I (yellow solid, 54%).

A mixture of compound I (0.42 mmol) and POCl₃ (2 mL) was stirred at 120°C. After overnight, the reaction mixture was poured into the ice andstirred for 10 min. The generating solid which is a mixture of startingmaterial and desired product was filtered and then the crude mixture waspurified by flash column chromatography (MC:MeOH=50:1) to give a targetcompound II (yellow solid, 45%).

To a stirred suspension of compound II (0.18 mmol) in THF (1 mL) wereadded 6-aminoquinoline (0.26 mmol) and TEA (0.53 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred for an hour at 70° C. After reaction completion, thesolvent was removed under reduced pressure and the resulting residue wasdissolved with MeOH. At that time, the generating solid was filtered anddried to give a target compound III.

To a stirred suspension of compound III (0.083 mmol) in EtOH (1 mL) wereadded tin (30 mg) and a few drop of HCl (conc.). The reaction mixturewas stirred for overnight at reflux temperature. The solvent was removedunder reduced pressure and the resulting crude residue was purified byflash column chromatography (MC:MeOH=20:1) to give a target compound IV.

To a solution of compound IV (0.11 mmol) in MC (1 mL) were added acetylchloride (0.17 mmol) and TEA (0.33 mmol) and the reaction mixture wasstirred for 2 h at rt. The solvent was removed under reduced pressureand the resulting residue was purified by flash column chromatography(MC:MeOH=30:1 to 20:1) to give a target compound V.

To a solution of compound IV (0.090 mmol) in MC (1 mL) was addedtrifluoroacetic anhydride (0.099 mmol) at room temperature and thereaction mixture was stirred for 30 min. After reaction completion, thereaction was quenched with H₂O and extracted with methylene chloridetwice. The resulting residue was purified by flash column chromatography(MC:MeOH=30:1) to give a target compound VI.

A mixture of compound IV (0.015 mmol) and triphosgene (0.017 mmol) in1,4-dioxane (1 mL) was stirred for overnight at reflux temperature. Thesolvent was concentrated under reduced pressure and the resultingresidue was purified by flash column chromatography (MC:MeOH=30:1) togive a target compound VII.

9-Methoxy-3-nitro-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(325)

Yellow solid (72%); mp=278.1-279.7° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 4.02(s, 3H), 7.23 (dd, J=4.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.97 (d, J=8.8Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 8.83-8.86 (m, 2H), 10.9 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 364(M+H)⁺.

3-Nitro-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (326)

Dark yellow solid (74%); mp=288-289° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ7.30 (dd, J=6.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.56 (m, 2H), 8.03-8.09 (m, 3H),8.38-8.43 (m, 2H), 8.86 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.920 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),10.85 (brs, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 334 (M+H)⁺.

3-Amino-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(327)

Yellow solid (72%); mp=>236.6° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ4.03 (s, 3H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 7.05-7.07 (m, 2H), 7.44 (dd, J=4.4, 8.4 Hz,1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (dd, J=2.8, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (brs, 1H), 8.71 (dd,J=1.6, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ56.6, 107.5, 110.4, 113.0, 113.2, 117.4, 121.6, 124.1, 128.7, 128.9,134.8, 134.9, 139.2, 141.4, 144.0, 147.8, 150.8, 151.6; LCMS(electrospray) m/z 334 (M+H)⁺.

N-(9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetamide(328)

Yellow solid (29%); mp=254.9-255.9° C. (decomp.); 'H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 2.10 (s, 3H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 7.16 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.36 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=3.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=9.2 Hz,1H), 8.23 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.40-8.42 (m, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),8.85-8.86 (m, 2H), 8.89 (brs, 1H), 9.07 (brs, 1H); LCMS (electrospray)m/z 376 (M+H)⁺.

2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-(9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetamide(329)

White solid (29%); mp=>310° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD)δ 4.00 (s, 3H), 6.96-7.03 (m, 2H), 7.34 (dd, J=4.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.89(dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),8.40 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=1.6, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (dd, J=1.6,4.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 430 (M+H)⁺.

5-Methoxy-3-(quinolin-6-yl)pyrido[1,2-a]purine-2,10 (1H,3H)-dione (330)

Pale yellow solid (71%); mp=>350° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 3.93 (s, 3H), 6.98 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd,J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=4.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2Hz, 1H), 8.24-8.32 (m, 3H), 8.71 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z 360 (M+H)⁺.

3-(Quinolin-6-yl)pyrido[1,2-a]purine-2,10 (1H,3H)-dione (331)

Brown solid (41%); mp=>350° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ7.32-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.02 (dd,J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.48(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (dd, J=1.6, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.08 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z 330 (M+H)⁺.

1-Methyl-3-(quinolin-6-yl)pyrido[1,2-a]purine-2,10 (1H,3H)-dione (332)

White solid (71%); mp=276.1-276.7° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.88(s, 314), 7.15-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.47 (dd, J=4.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.70 (m,2H), 8.10 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.24-8.31 (m, 3H), 8.98 (s, 1H),9.15-9.18 (m, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 344 (M+H)⁺.

3-Benzyl-10-methoxy-1-(quinolin-6-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-2,5-dione(333)

White solid (24%); mp=282.9-284.5° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 3.59(s, 3H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 7.14 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24(dd, J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.43 (m, 5H), 7.56 (dd, J=4.0, 8.0 Hz,1H), 7.68 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d,J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.40 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz,1H), 8.95 (dd, J=1.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 464 (M+H)⁺.

10-Methoxy-1-(quinolin-6-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-2,5-dione(334)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 3.59 (s, 3H), 4.39 (s,2H), 7.15 (dd, J=7.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (dd,J=4.4, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (dd, J=2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s,1H), 8.04 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 8.96 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 374 (M+H)⁺.

To a suspension of compound IV (0.036 mmol) and NaHCO₃ (0.11 mmol) in MC(500 uL) was added 2-chloroacetyl chloride (0.039 mmol) under ice bath.After the addition, the reaction mixture was warmed to room temperatureand stirred for an hour. The reaction solvent was concentrated underreduced pressure, the resulting residue was dissolved with DMF and thenK₂CO₃ (0.050 g, 0.36 mmol) was followed to the reaction flask. Theresulting mixture was heated to 80° C. for overnight, the solvent wasremoved under reduced pressure and the crude residue was dissolved withMeOH. The unsoluble solid was filtered and dried to give a targetcompound.

6-Methoxy-4-(quinolin-6-yl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido[2,1-b]pteridine-2,11-dione(335)

Pale yellow solid (45%); mp=315.3-317.3° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃+CD₃OD) δ 3.76 (s, 3H), 4.56 (s, 2H), 6.83 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.92(dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=4.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (dd, J=1.6, 4.4 Hz,1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 374 (M+H)⁺.

To a stirred suspension of2-chloro-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (2.10mmol) and I₂ (2.30 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added ammonia water (10 mL).The resulting mixture was stirred for 20 min at room temperature. Afterreaction completion, unsoluble solid was filtered and washed with H₂Oand MeOH. The resulting residue was purified by flash columnchromatography (MC:MeOH=50:1) to give a target compound I (pale yellowsolid, 53%).

To a solution of compound I (0.21 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) were added6-aminoquinoline (0.23 mmol) and TEA (0.32 mmol). The reaction mixturewas stirred for 2 days at 80° C. After reaction completion, the solventwas removed under reduced pressure and the resulting residue wasdissolved with MeOH. At that time, the generating solid was filtered anddried to give a target compound II.

9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbonitrile(336)

Pale brown solid (45%); mp=273-274° C.; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 3.97(s, 3H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.96 (d, J=9.2Hz, 1H), 8.11 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (dd, J=1.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H),8.46 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J=1.2,4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.90 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 344 (M+H)⁺.

To a stirred solution of9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(0.68 mmol) in toluene (8 mL) was added Lawesson's reagent (0.81 mmol).The resulting mixture was stirred for 5 h at reflux temperature. Afterreaction completion, the reaction solvent was removed under reducedpressure and the resulting residue was purified by flash columnchromatography (MC:MeOH=100:1) to give a target compound I (orangesolid, 37%).

To a stirred solution of compound I (0.23 mmol) in MeOH (2 mL) was addedsodium borohydride (0.34 mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred for4 h. The reaction was quenched with H₂O and the organic solvent wasremoved under reduced pressure. Unsoluble solid under aqueous conditionwas filtered, washed with water and dried. The crude residue waspurified by flash column chromatography (MC:MeOH=50:1) to give a targetcompound II (pale yellow solid, 51%).

To a stirred solution of compound II (0.064 mmol) and nickel chloridehexahydrate (0.12 mmol) in a mixture of MeOH and THF (3:1 ratio, v/v)was added sodium borohydride (0.79 mmol) under ice bath. The reactiontemperature was allowed to room temperature and the reaction mixture wasstirred for 2 h. After reaction completion, the reaction was quenchedwith H₂O and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The blackresidue was dissolved with MeOH and unsoluble solid was filtered offusing of cellite. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressureand the crude residue was purified by flash column chromatography(MC:MeOH=50:1) to give a target compound III (pale yellow solid).

9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbothialdehyde(337)

Orange solid (37%); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.02 (s, 3H), 6.90 (dd,J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.41(m, 2H), 7.94-7.96 (m, 2H), 8.58 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 13.85 (s, 1H); LCMS(electrospray) m/z 312 (M+H)⁺, 344 (M+Na)⁺.

3-(Mercaptomethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(338)

Pale yellow solid (51%); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.97 (s, 3H), 4.23(s, 2H), 6.74 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H),7.07-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.84 (m, 2H),8.46 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 314 (M+H)⁺.

9-Methoxy-3-methyl-2-(phenylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (339)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.21 (s, 3H), 3.99 (s, 3H),6.49 (s, 1H), 6.85-6.90 (m, 2H), 7.03 (dd, J=7.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.35(m, 2H), 7.69-7.71 (m, 2H), 8.62 (dd, J=2.4, 6.0 Hz, 1H); LCMS(electrospray) m/z 282 (M+H)⁺.

9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbothialdehyde(340)

Yellow solid (32%); mp=>250° C. (decomp.); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ4.08 (s, 3H), 6.95 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40(dd, J=4.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.07-8.14 (m, 3H), 8.60 (dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz,1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 11.6 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z363 (M+H)⁺.

3-(Mercaptomethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(341)

Pale yellow solid (46%); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.35(s, 2H), 7.01 (dd, J=7.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (dd,J=4.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.14-8.20 (m, 2H), 8.38 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.77-8.80 (m, 2H), 8.86 (s, 1H).

To a stirred solution of alcohol (0.14 mmol) and TEA (1.44 mmol) inmethylene chloride (2 mL) was added triphosgene (0.21 mmol) slowly underice bath. The reaction mixture was allowed to room temperature andstirred for an hour. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure, theresulting mixture was dissolved with DMF (2 mL) and stirred at 100° C.for 2 h. After reaction completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated and the resulting residue was purified by flash columnchromatography (MC:MeOH=30:1) to give a target compound.

3-((Diethylamino)methyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(342)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.16 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 6H),2.67 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 4H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 4.08 (s, 3H), 6.90-7.00 (m, 2H),7.33 (dd, J=4.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=2.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d,J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.62-8.69 (m, 2H), 8.76 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 11.50 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 404 (M+H)⁺.

To a stirred solution of aldehyde (0.84 mmol) in methylene chloride (4mL) were added i-propylamine (0.92 mmol), NaBH(OAc)₃ (1.68 mmol) andacetic acid (90 uL). The reaction mixture was stirred for overnight.After reaction completion, water was added and then the mixture wasextracted with MC. Aqueous phase was titrated with saturated Na₂CO₃solution until pH 8 and then extracted with methylene chloride severaltimes. The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.The crude residue was purified by flash column chromatography(MC:MeOH=10:1) to give a target compound I.

To a stirred solution of compound I (0.18 mmol) in toluene (2 mL) wereadded 6-aminoquinoline (0.20 mmol),(R)-(+)-2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (0.018 mmol),tris(dibenzylideneacetone) dipalladium(0) (8.9 umol) and cessiumcarbonate (0.27 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. forovernight. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and theresulting residue was purified by flash column chromatography(MC:MeOH=50:1 to 20:1) to give a target compound II.

3-((Isopropylamino)methyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(343)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.32 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 6H),2.01-2.04 (m, 1H), 3.46-3.48 (m, 1H), 4.03 (s, 3H), 4.23 (s, 2H),6.88-6.91 (m, 2H), 7.32 (dd, J=4.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.85-8.05 (m, 2H), 8.06(d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.56-8.62 (m, 2H), 8.76 (dd, J=1.6, 4.0 Hz, 1H),10.91 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z 390 (M+H)⁺.

To a stirred solution of alcohol (2.08 mmol) in methylene chloride (10mL) were added 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran (4.16 mmol) and pyridinium-p-toluenesulfonate (3.12 mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred for 5 h atroom temperature. The reaction mixture was washed with saturated NaHCO₃(aq.) and the organic phase was washed with brine again. The organiclayer was dried over MgSO₄, concentrated in vacuo and the resultingcrude residue was purified by flash column chromatography (MC:MeOH=50:1)to give a target compound I.

To a stirred solution of compound I (0.61 mmol) in toluene (3 mL) wereadded 3,4-difluoroaniline (0.68 mmol),(R)-(+)-2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (0.062 mmol),tris(dibenzylideneacetone) dipalladium(0) (0.031 mmol) and cessiumcarbonate (0.92 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 100° C. forovernight. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and theresulting residue was purified by flash column chromatography(MC:MeOH=100:1) to give a target compound II.

2-(3,4-Difluorophenylamino)-9-methoxy-3-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yloxy)methyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(344)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.56-1.62 (m, 4H), 1.81-1.90 (m,2H), 3.61-3.67 (m, 1H), 4.02 (s, 3H), 4.05-4.09 (m, 1H), 4.71-4.72 (m,1H), 4.77 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 5.14 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (dd, J=6.8,7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05-7.12 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.22(m, 1H), 8.09-8.14 (m, 1H), 8.47 (s, 1H), 8.62 (dd, J=1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z 418 (M+H)⁺.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of I

To a stirred solution of9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(0.52 mmol) in dimethylfomamide (2.5 mL) was added benzylamine (0.57mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for overnight. Aftercooling, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by flash column chromatography to give I

General Procedure for the Synthesis of II

To a stirred solution of I (0.16 mmol) in methanol (1.0 mL) was addedsodium borohydride (0.24 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirredat room temperature for 3 hours. After reaction was completed, H₂O (1.0mL) was added. The mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (10 mL) andwashed with H₂O. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash columnchromatography to give II.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of III

To a stirred solution of II (0.068 mmol) in methanol (0.5 mL) was addedammonium formate (0.14 mmol) and Pd/C (0.068 mmol). The reaction mixturewas stirred at reflux for overnight. After reaction was completed,filtered off and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purifiedby flash column chromatography to give III.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of IV

To a stirred solution of III (0.144 mmol) in dichloromethane (0.5 mL)was added acetyl chloride (0.16 mmol) and triethylamine (0.22 mmol). Thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Afterreaction was completed, the mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (10mL) and washed with H₂O (10 ml). The organic layer was dried overanhydrous MgSO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by flash column chromatography to give IV.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of V

To a stirred solution of IV (0.11 mmol) in acetonitrile (0.5 mL) wasadded 2-chloroethyl-chloroformate (0.13 mmol) and Potassium carbonate(0.27 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at reflux for overnight.After reaction was completed, filtered off and concentrated in vacuo.The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give V.

3-(Aminomethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(345)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.00 (s, 3H), 4.10 (s,2H), 7.11 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (dd,J=4.0 Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (dd, J=2.4 Hz 9.2Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=6.4Hz, 1H), 8.78 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H) ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 35.4, 57.5,93.2, 1136.6, 114.2, 115.8, 119.2, 122.3, 125.6, 129.2, 129.5, 135.9,139.2, 143.9, 144.9, 148.9, 151.4, 156.6, 157.8; LCMS (electrospray) m/z(M+H)⁺ 348.

N-((9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl)acetamide(346)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.92 (s, 3H), 4.02 (s,3H), 4.35 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.46 (dd, J=4.4 Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (dd,J=2.4 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),8.72 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 10.36 (s,1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 22.7, 34.1, 57.6, 95.1, 113.8, 114.36,115.0, 119.4, 122.4, 124.8, 129.3, 129.8, 135.9, 139.3, 144.0, 144.9,148.9, 151.4, 156.2, 158.2, 173.0; LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 390.

N-((9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl)isobutyramide(347)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 0.95 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H),3.32-3.34 (m, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 4.34 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (dd, J=7.6Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=4.0 Hz, 8.0 Hz,1H), 7.88-7.94 (m, 2H), 8.12 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.2Hz, 1H), 8.67 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.87(d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 10.1 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 418.

Isobutyl((9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl)carbamate(348)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.89 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H),1.87-1.94 (m, 1H), 3.94 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 4.54 (d, J=6.8Hz, 2H), 5.72 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.97(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (dd, J=4.4 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=1.2 Hz,2H), 8.10 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H),8.69 (s, 1H), 8.78 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.69 (s, 1H); LCMS(electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 448.

N-((9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl)benzamide(349)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.05 (s, 3H), 4.82 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.31 (s, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=4.0 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),7.50 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 8.08 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H),8.12 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 8.71 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 10.27 (s, 1H));LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 452.

Benzyl((9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl)carbamate(350)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.05 (s, 3H), 4.56 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 5.84 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H),6.95 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.31 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.99-8.06(m, 2H), 8.10 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (d, J=1.6Hz, 1H), 8.78 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.59 (s, 1H)); LCMS(electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 482.

Phenyl((9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl)carbamate(351)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.06 (s, 3H), 4.64 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.10 (brs, 1H), 6.92-6.96 (m, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.11 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.38 (m, 3H),8.00 (s, 2H), 8.06 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 8.78 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.39 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z(M+H)⁺ 468.

Isopropyl((9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl)carbamate(352)

Pale yellow solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.24 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 6H),4.06 (s, 3H), 4.53 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 5.00-5.03 (m, 1H), 5.54 (brs, 1H),6.90-6.99 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.34 (m, 1H), 8.05 (s, 2H), 8.11 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 8.61 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 9.75 (s, 1H);LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 434.

3-((9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)methyl)oxazolidin-2-one(353)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.61 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.04(s, 3H), 4.30 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 7.18 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.38 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=4.0 Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (s, 2H),8.21 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H),8.88 (s, 1H), 9.21 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 418.

9-Methoxy-3-((methylamino)methyl)-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(354)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.85 (s, 3H), 4.01 (s, 3H),7.15 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=4.0 Hz, 8.4Hz, 1H), 7.92 (s, 2H), 8.17 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),8.76 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 9.75 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 13.2 (s,1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 362.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of I

To a stirred solution of9-methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylicacid (0.27 mmol) in dichloromethane (1.0 mL) was added Deoxo-Fluor™(0.30 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature forovernight. The resulting mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (10mL) and washed with saturated NaHCO₃ solution (10 mL). The organic layerwas dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by flash column chromatography to give I.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of I

To a stirred solution of2-chloro-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (0.84mmol) in dichloromethane (4.0 mL) was added Deoxo-Fluor™ (1.26 mmol).The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for overnight. Theresulting mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (20 mL) and washedwith saturated NaHCO₃ solution (20 mL). The organic layer was dried overanhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude productwas purified by flash column chromatography to give I.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of II

To a stirred solution of I (1.15 mmol) in toluene (5.0 mL) was added6-aminoquinoline (1.15 mmol),2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (0.11 mmol),tris(dibenzylideneacetone) dipalladium(0) (0.05) and cessium carbonate(1.72 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. for overnight.After reaction was completed, filtered off and concentrated in vacuo.The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography to giveII.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of I

To a stirred solution of2-chloro-9-methoxy-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one (2.37 mmol) in aceticacid (10.0 mL) was added cerium ammonium nitrate (1.18 mmol) and iodine(1.42 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature forovernight. The resulting mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by flash column chromatography to give I.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of II

To a solution of I (0.74 mmol) in dimethylformamide (5.0 mL) was addedmethyl-difluoro(fluorosulfonyl)acetate (5.55 mmol), CuI (1.11 mmol) andhexamethyl phosphoramide (2.0 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at75° C. for 1 hour. After reaction was completed, dichloromethane (30 mL)and saturated ammonium chloride solution (30 mL) were added. The organiclayer was dried over anhydrous MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatography togive II.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of III

To a solution of II (0.21 mmol) in toluene (1.0 mL) was added6-aminoquinoline (0.21 mmol),2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (0.02 mmol),tris(dibenzylideneacetone) dipalladium(0) (0.01 mmol) and cessiumcarbonate (0.63 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. forovernight. After reaction was completed, filtered off and concentratedin vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatographyto give III.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of I

To a stirred solution of2-chloro-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde (2.09mmol) in dimethylformamide (10.0 mL) was added sodiumchlorodifluoroacetate (3.13 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (3.13 mmol).The reaction mixture was stirred at 115° C. for 1 hour. The resultingmixture was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified byflash column chromatography to give I.

General Procedure for the Synthesis of II

To a stirred solution of I (0.11 mmol) in toluene (1.0 mL) was added6-aminoquinoline (0.13 mmol),2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (0.01 mmol),tris(dibenzylideneacetone) dipalladium(0) (0.005 mmol) and cessiumcarbonate (0.33 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. forovernight. After reaction was completed, filtered off and concentratedin vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash column chromatographyto give II.

9-Methoxy-4-oxo-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbonylfluoride (355)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.00 (s, 3H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.93-8.00 (m, 2H), 8.21 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.47 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 10.43 (s,1H)

3-(Difluoromethyl)-9-methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(356)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.06 (s, 3H), 7.00 (dd, J=7.2 Hz,7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (t, J=54.4 Hz, 1H,due to F₂), 7.40 (dd, J=4.4 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (brs, 1H), 7.91 (dd,J=2.4 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.56 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.83 (d, J=2.8Hz, 1H) ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆); 8-114.35 (d, J=54.1 Hz, 2F); LCMS(electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 369.

9-Methoxy-2-(methyl(quinolin-6-yl)amino)-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carbaldehyde(357)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.78 (s, 3H), 4.00 (s, 3H), 6.98(dd, J=7.6 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (dd,J=4.4 Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 9.2Hz, 1H), 8.02-8.06 (m, 2H), 8.63 (dd, J=1.6 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (dd,J=1.6 Hz, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.90 (s, 1H); LCMS (electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 361.

9-Methoxy-2-(quinolin-6-ylamino)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one(358)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.00 (s, 3H), 6.97 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.05 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H),7.82 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.03-8.08 (m, 2H), 8.48 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=5.6Hz, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H)

2-Fluoro-9-methoxy-1-(quinolin-6-yl)pyrido[1,2-a]pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(1H)-one(359)

White solid; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.91 (s, 3H), 6.36 (d, J=17.6Hz, 1H, due to F), 7.13 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.47 (dd, J=4.0 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=1.2 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H),7.89 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.18-8.21 (m, 1H), 8.39-8.40 (m, 1H), 8.73-8.76(m, 2H); ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆); δ −93.82 (d, J=17.2 Hz, 1F); LCMS(electrospray) m/z (M+H)⁺ 369.

Example 8 Additional Studies on Pyridopyrimidinone Compounds

Table 3 shows the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of onerepresentative compound, 133, on different Mycobacterial species. Whileit has no effect on the fast growing Mycobacterium smegmatis mc², it wasable to inhibit typical laboratory strains such as H37Rv, H37Ra and BCGPasteur with an MIC of 2 μM. More importantly, the antimicrobialactivity of 133 was also tested against clinical isolates strains ofmycobacteria. The MIC values for multi-drug-resistant (MDR-TB) andextensive-drug-resistant (XDR-TB) isolates strains were within themicromolar range.

To address the issue of toxicity, compound 133 was tested on a panel ofseven cell lines derived from different body tissue. Cells wereincubated with increasing amounts of compound and cell viability wasassessed with resazurin after 5 days of co-incubation. Percentage ofcytotoxicity was determined by taking as a reference the resofurinfluorescence measured by DMSO containing wells. The concentration wherefifty percent of the cells died was defined as the Minimal ToxicConcentration (MTC₅₀). Compound 133 showed no cytotoxicity for alltested cell lines up to 100 μM (Table 3). The selectivity index, whichconsists of the ratio between antitubercular activity and cytotoxicitywas therefore above 50 for both extracellular and intracellularmycobacteria suggesting this series of compounds to be promising newanti-tuberculosis drugs.

The effect of this series of compounds on primary macrophages wasfurther determined. Host cells that had priory been incubated withcompound 232 harbored fewer bacteria compared to DMSO control and weremore abundant at day 5 after infection as shown in FIG. 7. Similar datawere obtained for compound 133 (data not shown). Conventional CFUdetermination was then performed seven days after infection to quantifythe remaining bacterial load. A ten-fold decrease in the number of CFUs,similar to that seen with INH, was observed for both compounds on bothhuman and mouse cells (FIG. 7). This confirms the potency of this seriesof compounds.

The bacteria killing activity of compound 71 was determined using theCFU counting method. Two-fold serial dilutions of compound 71 wereincubated aerobically with H37Rv for 21 days at 37° C. FIG. 8 shows thebacteria growth inhibition rate in the presence of compound 71.

At concentrations ranging from 0.04 to 20 μM, compound 71 stronglyinhibited the growth of M. tuberculosis. After only 2 days ofincubation, it showed fast bacteria killing activity even at the lowestconcentration. This further confirms the potency of this series ofcompounds.

Mutation frequency of M. tuberculosis H37Rv was determined for compound264. Increasing numbers of bacteria grew on 7H10 agar mediumsupplemented with different concentrations of compound. After a 6-weekgrowth, colonies were counted in order to evaluate the proportion ofspontaneous mutational frequency (Table 4). Compound 264 gavefrequencies of resistance of 3.4×10⁻⁶ and 8×10⁻⁶ at 0.4 and 0.8 μg/ml,respectively, and 2×10⁻⁸ at both 1.6 μg/ml and 3.2 μg/ml. Accordingly,spontaneous mutational rate was calculated to be 7×10⁻⁷.

Overall, these values are better than the frequency of mutation observedfor INH (2.9×10⁻⁶). These results, therefore, demonstrate that thisclass of compounds result in a low frequency of mutation.

One of the current challenges for TB drug discovery is theidentification of compounds that are active against persistent bacteria.Although the location and state of latent bacteria remains a matter ofdebate, one commonly shared hypothesis for mycobacterial persistence isthat M. tuberculosis bacilli are able to survive in macrophages forprolonged periods of time and, unlike other bacteria, are able toactively replicate. The intraphagosomal profile of M. tuberculosis iscomplex; a large variety of genes are over-expressed and timelyregulated and are also dependent on environmental factors. Altogether,this makes the identification of one specific tubercle factor that couldbe selected as the ideal target difficult. Consequently, non-targetcell-based assays are a critical tool in the search of intracellular M.tuberculosis inhibitors.

Investigation of bacillus growth inhibitors within macrophages has longbeen limited due to cumbersome CFU plating, slow bacillus growth, safetyrequirements and difficulties in setting-up appropriate infectionconditions. As a consequence, this approach was always used as asecondary assay after the initial selection of compounds that are activeon in vitro extracellular growth. With the advent of automated confocalmicroscopy, the above mentioned limitations could be readdressed and theinventors show the feasibility of large scale compound screening. It wasdecided to perform suspension macrophage batch infection in order tominimize the steps and to meet safety requirements. To this end, carefulattention was paid to the removal of the extracellular non-phagocytosedmycobacteria. The centrifugation conditions used during the wash stepswere set up in order to recover only the infected cells and discard mostof the extracellular bacteria. By microscopy the inventors confirmedthat unbound mycobacteria represented less than 10% of the totalbacterial load (data not shown). Mycobacteria are able to growindependently of host cells and consequently any remaining extracellularbacilli would greatly compromise the validity of the inventors' model.To this end, an additional amikacin treatment step was added to theprotocol to further eliminate any remaining mycobacteria. Thus with theoptimized protocol, there is almost no non-phagocytosed mycobacterialeft by the time compound is added. The obtained results alsodemonstrate that it is specifically the effect on the intracellularmycobacteria that is being measured with compound treatment. Indeed, theinventors observed a weak inhibition with rifampin, an antibiotic thatis known to poorly penetrate cells. The 50-fold reproducible decrease inMIC for rifampin in the intracellular assay compared to the in vitrogrowth assay proved that the targeted bacteria are not extracellular.Otherwise no difference would have been seen in MIC between the twoassays. Similarly, compounds able to inhibit mycobacterial growth in thephenotypic cell-based assay, but not the in vitro growth assay were alsoidentified. In addition, the fact that the compounds are mixed withpreviously infected cells should decrease the chance for theidentification of primary infection inhibitors. However, such compoundsmay still be identified as blockers of neighboring cell infection.

Compared to a conventional CFU-plating method, the microscopy baseddetection of fluorescent bacteria is not sufficiently sensitive todistinguish between dead and live bacilli as the GFP signal is stablefor several days. Indeed, at a high concentration of INH, rifampin oractive compound, there is always 10% of the cells that appear to beinfected, which is similar to the initial infection ratio. Surprisingly,no CFU could be recovered after plating such samples. Owing to the factthat latent bacilli are able to recover growth (Cho et al., 2007), themicroscopy-detected bacilli must be dead bacilli rather than latentbacilli. Thus, the inventors' assay detects compounds that interferewith bacilli growth within macrophages.

As it is well established and confirmed (FIG. 1 a), macrophages are ableto support high bacterial loads which end up encompassing a large partof the cell cytoplasm and eventually lead to macrophage cell death. Itis obvious when M. tuberculosis is the infectious agent compared to BCG(Bacille Calmette-Guerin), which even at high MOI fails to induce muchcytotoxicity (data not shown). Taking this into account, it was decidedto set the data acquisition at day 5 post-infection when the cell numberin the DMSO samples had significantly decreased relative to theantibiotically protected controls. Thus, monitoring cell number was anadditional parameter enabling the inventors to confirm the compound'santibacterial activity.

Unlike direct fluorescence based assays, analysis for image-based assaysproved to be much more variable. Several parameters that are inherent tothe biology of the assay partially explain the lower Z′-values that areusually accepted for HTS validation. The remaining fluorescent deadbacilli do not have much of an impact on the Z′-value, rather thevariability in the infection ratio for the DMSO controls seems toaccount for the discrepancy. Also of importance is the fact that, uponinfection, the macrophages had a tendency to migrate which in turn ledto a heterogeneous set of images (FIG. 2 a). However, the aim of theprimary screen was to identify compounds fully active at a concentrationof 20 μM. Thus, for this purpose, a positive Z′ for the infection ratio(INH/DMSO) was considered an acceptable value. The best proof of thevalidity of the hit selection according to the present invention comesfrom the subsequent serial dilution analysis, whereby almost 100% of thehits were confirmed. For each of the hits, a nicely fitted dose-responsecurve for the infection ratio was obtained as well as for the non-toxiccompound in terms of cell number. Again, cell number brought anadditional confirmation of the results that is totally independent ofgreen fluorescence emission and GFP expression.

Obviously compounds found to be active against both intracellular and invitro M. tuberculosis growth are the most promising. The best inhibitorsisolated from this library have an inhibitory activity within the samerange as INH. Further structure activity relationship studies willcontribute to determine if their activity could be improved. In thecourse of another study using this phenotypic cell-based model, MIC downto the ng/mL scale was obtained for compounds with known in vitroantibacterial efficacy showing that compounds with a lower MIC than INHcan be identified by the assay according to the present invention (datanot shown). Of utmost interest are the compounds that are active only inthe intracellular bacteria assay as they are likely to have a newmechanism of action independent of the infecting strain suggesting thatthey may also be active on the non-curable multi-drug-resistant(MDR)-strains.

Taken together, the above results show that monitoring M. tuberculosisgrowth with automated fluorescence microscopy is highly robust andreliable and that this method enables fast selection of potent anti-TBcompounds.

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TABLE 3 Cytotoxicity Compounds 133 Host Cells Range of MTC₅₀ (μM)SK-N-SH -Brain >100 HepG2-Hepatocytes >100 MRC5- Lung >100 BJ- Skin >100HEK293- Kidney >100 Jurkat -T-cell >100 THP-1 - Monocytes >100 PrimaryBMDM >100 Primary human macrophages >100 Antibacterial activity &Specificity Range of MICs Mycobacterium for multiple Strains/IsolatesType Origin Number strains (μM) M. tuberculosis Drug Sputum 2  5->20clinical isolates¹ Sensitive Tissue 2 2.5-5  RIF^(R) Sputum 1 2.5 Tissue1 1.2 INH^(R) RIF^(R) Sputum 3 0.3-1.2 Strep^(R) Tissue 1 1.2 XDR Sputum4 0.6-2.5 Tissue 5 0.3-5  MDR Sputum 3 0.3-1.2 Tissue 1 1.2 M.tuberculosis H37Rv 2 laboratory H37Ra 2 strains BCG Pasteur- 2 Tokyo M.smegmatis mc² 155 >100 Gram-negative Acinetobacter baumannii,Escherichia coli, Enterobacter cloacae, NE E. aerogenes, Klebsiellaoxytoca, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enteridis, Vibrio mimicusGram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermis, S. capitis, S.xylosus, NE Micrococcus luteus, Listeria innocua, Lactobacillusgallinarum, group G Streptococcus, Streptococcus agalactiae, S.pyogenes, Enterococcus faecalis, E. faecium, E. gallinarum, Bacilluspumilus Corynebacterium C. striatum NE C. jeikeium Fungi Candidaalbicans, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis NE INH: Isoniazid, RIF: Rifampin,Strep: Streptomycin, ^(R)resistant. ¹The clinical isolates were isolatedeither from resected lung tissue or sputum specimen, which werecollected from active tuberculosis in-patients from the National MasanTuberculosis Hospital during October 2003 to March 2007. NE: No effectup to 100 μg/mL equivalent to 320 μM. The antimicrobial spectrum wasperformed on clinical isolates from CHU d'Angers, France.

TABLE 4 Concentration Bacteria inoculum (CFU) Frequency of Compound(μg/ml) 10⁶ 10⁷ 10⁸ resistance 264 0.4 — 37  306 3.4 × 10⁻⁶  0.8 — 5 1178 × 10⁻⁶ 1.6 — — 22 2 × 10⁻⁸ 3.2 — — 2 2 × 10⁻⁸ INH-control 10 — 4 182.9 × 10⁻⁶  —: no colonies

1. A compound selected from the group consisting of: A) a compoundhaving the general formula I:

wherein m is 0, 1, 2, or 3; n is 1, 2, 3, or 4; o is 1, 2, 3, or 4; A isC₅-C₁₂ heteroaryl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyl,haloalkyl, oxo, —OR⁵, —OC(O)R⁵, —OC(O)N(R⁵)₂, —C(O)OR⁵, —C(O)R⁵,—C(O)N(R⁵)₂, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R⁵)₂, —N(R⁵)C(O)R⁵, —N(R⁵)C(O)N(R⁵)₂,—OR⁵HetA, —OR⁵N(R⁵)₂, —C(O)N(R⁵)R⁵HetA, —C(O)N(R⁵)HetA, —C(O)HetA,—C(O)N(R⁵)R⁵S(O)₂R⁵; SH, C(S)H, —S(O)₂N(R⁵)₂, —S(O)₂R⁵, —N(R⁵)C(O)R⁵SR⁵,—N(R⁵)R⁵S(O)₂R⁴, —N(R⁵)S(O)₂R⁵, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, andheterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted; R² is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkyl,—NH₂, —N(R⁶)₂, —C(O)R⁶, —C(O)OR⁶, —C(O)N(R⁶)₂, —S(O)R⁶, —S(O)₂R⁶,—S(O)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or R¹ and R²are connected with each other to make a five or six membered cyclic orheterocyclic ring, any of which is optionally substituted; R³ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl,C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, hydroxyl, —OR⁶, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R⁶)C(O)R⁶,—C(O)R⁶, —C(O)OR⁶, C(O)N(R⁶)₂, —S(O)R⁶, —S(O)₂R⁶, —S(O)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl,benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or two groups of R³ are connectedwith each other to make a five or six membered cyclic or heterocyclicring, any of which is optionally substituted; R⁴ is independently, ateach occurrence, selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, hydroxyl, —OR⁶, —CN, —NO₂,—NH₂, —N(R⁶)C(O)R⁶, —C(O)R⁶, —C(O)OR⁶, —C(O)N(R⁶)₂, —S(O)R⁶, —S(O)₂R⁶,—S(O)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or two groupsof R⁴ are connected with each other to make a five or six memberedcyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which is optionally substituted; R⁵and R⁶ are independently, at each occurrence, selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₇-C₁₀ alkenyl,C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, aryl, benzyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted;and HetA is heteroaryl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof;B) a compound having the general formula II:

wherein p is 0, 1, 2, or 3; q is 1, 2, 3, or 4; r is 1, 2, 3, or 4; X isalkyl or aryl; B is C₅-C₁₂ aryl; R⁸ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl,hydroxyl, —OR¹⁰, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R¹⁰)C(O)R¹⁰, —C(O)R¹⁰, —C(O)—OR¹⁰,—C(O)N(R¹⁰)₂, —S(O)R¹⁰, —S(O)₂R¹⁰, —S(O)₂N(R¹⁰)₂, aryl, benzyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or two groups of R⁸ are connected witheach other to make a five or six membered cyclic or heterocyclic ring,any of which is optionally substituted; R⁹ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C₁₅cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyl, oxo, —OR¹¹, —OC(O)R¹¹, —OC(O)N(R¹¹)₂,—C(O)OR¹¹, —C(O)R¹¹, —C(O)N(R¹¹)₂, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R¹¹)₂,—N(R¹¹)C(O)R¹¹, —N(R¹¹)C(O)N(R¹¹)₂, —OR¹¹HetA, —OR¹¹N(R¹¹)₂,—C(O)N(R¹¹)R¹¹HetA, —C(O)N(R¹¹)HetA, —C(O)HetA, —C(O)N(R¹¹)R¹¹—S(O)₂R¹¹,—S(O)₂N(R¹¹)₂, —S(O)₂R¹¹, —N(R¹¹)C(O)R¹¹SR¹¹, —N(R¹¹)R¹¹S(O)₂R¹¹,—N(R¹¹)—S(O)₂R¹¹, —R¹¹P(O)(OR¹¹)2, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, andheterocyclyl, or two groups of R⁹ are connected with each other to makea five or six membered cyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which isoptionally substituted; R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are independently, at eachoccurrence, selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-C₁₀alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl,any of which is optionally substituted; HetA is heteroaryl; andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; C) a compound having thegeneral formula VIII:

wherein m is 0, 1, 2, or 3; X₃ is selected from the group consisting ofCH₂, O, S and NH; X₄ is selected from the group consisting of halide,alkyl, OR₂₃, SR₂₄ and NR₂₅R₂₆; R₂₀ is selected from the group consistingof acyl, alkoxy, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylcarboxylic acid, arylcarboxylicacid, alkylcarboxylic alkylester, alkylene, alkylether, alkylhydroxy,alkylthio, alkynyl, amido, amino, aryl, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio,carboxylic acid, cyano, cycloalkyl, carboxylic acid, ester, halo,haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkylether, heteroaryl, heteroarylamino,heterocycloalkyl and hydrogen, any of which is optionally substituted;R₂₁ and R₂₂ are each independently selected from the group consisting ofalkoxy, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylene, alkylether, alkylthio, alkynyl,amido, amino, aryl, arylether, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio, carboxy,cyano, cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl,heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl, hydroxyl, hydrogen, nitro, thio,sulfonate, sulfonyl and sulfonylamino, any of which is optionallysubstituted; R₂₃ is selected from the group consisting of acyl, alkyl,alkylamino, alkylene, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio,carboxy, cycloalkyl, ester, ether, haloalkyl, heteroarylheteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl, hydrogen, thio, sulfonate, andsulfonylamino, any of which is optionally substituted; R₂₄ is selectedfrom the group consisting of alkyl, alkylaryl, alkylene, alkynyl, aryl,cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, andhydrogen, any of which is optionally substituted; and R₂₅ and R₂₆ areeach independently selected from the group consisting of acyl, alkyl,aminoalkyl, alkylene, alkylthio, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkoxy, arylamino,arylthio, carboxy, cycloalkyl, ester, ether, halo, haloalkoxy,haloalkyl, haloalkylether, heteroaryl, heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyland hydrogen, any of which is optionally substituted; andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and D) a compound having thegeneral formula VIIIa:

wherein o is 0, 1, 2, or 3: Z₁ and Z₂ are each independently selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, oxo,—OR³¹, —OC(O)R³¹, —OC(O)N(R³¹)₂, —C(O)OR³¹, —C(O)R³¹, —C(O)N(R³¹)₂, —CN,—NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R³¹)₂, —N(R³¹)C(O)R³¹, —N(R³¹)C(O)N(R³¹)₂, —OR³¹HetA,—OR³¹N(R³¹)₂, —C(O)N(R³¹)R³¹HetA, —C(O)N(R³¹)HetA, —C(O)HetA,—C(O)N(R³¹)R³¹S(O)₂R³¹; SH, C(S)H, —S(O)₂N(R³¹)₂, —S(O), R³¹,—N(R³¹)C(O)R³¹SR³¹, —N(R³¹)R³¹S(O)₂R³¹,—N(R³¹)S(O)₂R³¹, aryl, benzyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or two groups of Z₁ and Z₂ are connectedwith each other to make a five or six membered cyclic, heterocyclic orheteroaryl ring, any of which is optionally substituted; R₂₇ and R₂₈ areeach independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy, alkyl,alkylamino, alkylene, alkylether, alkylthio, alkynyl, amido, amino,aryl, arylether, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio, carboxy, cyano,cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl,heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl, hydroxyl, hydrogen, nitro, thio,sulfonate, sulfonyl and sulfonylamino, any of which is optionallysubstituted; R₂₉ and R₃₀ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkoxy, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylene, alkylether,alkylthio, alkynyl, amido, amino, aryl, arylether, arylalkoxy,arylamino, arylthio, carboxy, cyano, cycloalkyl, ester, halo,haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl,hydroxyl, hydrogen, nitro, thio, sulfonate, sulfonyl and sulfonylamino,or R₂₉ and R₃₀ are connected with each other to make a five or sixmembered cyclic, heterocyclic, aryl, or heteroaryl ring, any of which isoptionally substituted; R³¹ is independently, at each occurrence,selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀haloalkyl, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which isoptionally substituted; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.2. The compound, according to claim 1, having the general formula II:

wherein p is 0, 1, 2, or 3; q is 1, 2, 3, or 4; r is 1, 2, 3, or 4; X isalkyl or aryl; B is C₅-C₁₂ aryl; R⁸ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl,hydroxyl, —OR¹⁰, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R¹⁰)C(O)R¹⁰, —C(O)R¹⁰, —C(O)—OR¹⁰,—C(O)N(R¹⁰)₂, —S(O)R¹⁰, —S(O)₂R¹⁰, —S(O)₂N(R¹⁰)₂, aryl, benzyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or two groups of R⁸ are connected witheach other to make a five or six membered cyclic or heterocyclic ring,any of which is optionally substituted; R⁹ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₃-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C₁₅cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyl, oxo, —OR¹¹, —OC(O)R¹¹, —OC(O)N(R¹¹)₂,—C(O)OR¹¹, —C(O)R¹¹, —C(O)N(R¹¹)₂, —CN, —NO₂, —N(R¹¹)₂, —N(R¹¹)C(O)R¹¹,—N(R¹¹)C(O)N(R¹¹)₂, —OR¹¹HetA, —OR¹¹N(R¹¹)₂, —C(O)N(R¹¹)R¹¹HetA,—C(O)N(R¹¹)HetA, —C(O)HetA, —C(O)N(R¹¹)R¹¹—S(O)₂R¹¹, —S(O)₂N(R¹¹)₂,—S(O)₂R¹¹, —N(R¹¹)C(O)R¹¹SR¹¹, —N(R¹¹)R¹¹S(O)₂R¹¹, —N(R¹¹)—S(O)₂R¹¹,—R¹¹P(O)(OR¹¹)₂, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or twogroups of R⁹ are connected with each other to make a five or sixmembered cyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which is optionallysubstituted; R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are independently, at each occurrence, selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl,C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl,aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionallysubstituted; HetA is heteroaryl; and pharmaceutically acceptable saltsthereof.
 3. The compound, according to claim 1, having the generalformula VIII:

wherein m is 0, 1, 2, or 3; X₃ is selected from the group consisting ofCH₂, O, S and NH; X₄ is selected from the group consisting of halide,alkyl, OR₂₃, SR₂₄ and NR₂₅R₂₆; R₂₀ is selected from the group consistingof acyl, alkoxy, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylcarboxylic acid, arylcarboxylicacid, alkylcarboxylic alkylester, alkylene, alkylether, alkylhydroxy,alkylthio, alkynyl, amido, amino, aryl, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio,carboxylic acid, cyano, cycloalkyl, carboxylic acid, ester, halo,haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkylether, heteroaryl, heteroarylamino,heterocycloalkyl and hydrogen, any of which is optionally substituted;R₂₁ and R₂₂ are each independently selected from the group consisting ofalkoxy, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylene, alkylether, alkylthio, alkynyl,amido, amino, aryl, arylether, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio, carboxy,cyano, cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl,heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl, hydroxyl, hydrogen, nitro, thio,sulfonate, sulfonyl and sulfonylamino, any of which is optionallysubstituted; R₂₃ is selected from the group consisting of acyl, alkyl,alkylamino, alkylene, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio,carboxy, cycloalkyl, ester, ether, haloalkyl, heteroaryl,heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl, hydrogen, thio, sulfonate, andsulfonylamino, any of which is optionally substituted; R₂₄ is selectedfrom the group consisting of alkyl, alkylaryl, alkylene, alkynyl, aryl,cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, andhydrogen, any of which is optionally substituted; and R₂₅ and R₂₆ areeach independently selected from the group consisting of acyl, alkyl,aminoalkyl, alkylene, alkylthio, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkoxy, arylamino,arylthio, carboxy, cycloalkyl, ester, ether, halo, haloalkoxy,haloalkyl, haloalkylether, heteroaryl, heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyland hydrogen, any of which is optionally substituted; andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 4. The compound, according toclaim 1, having the general formula VIIIa:

wherein o is 0, 1, 2, or 3; Z₁ and Z₂ are each independently selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, oxo,—OR³¹, —OC(O)R³¹, —OC(O)N(R³¹)₂, —C(O)OR³¹, —C(O)R³¹, —C(O)N(R³¹)₂, —CN,—NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R³¹)₂, —N(R³¹)C(O)R³¹, —N(R³¹)C(O)N(R³¹)₂, —OR³¹HetA,—OR³¹N(R³¹)₂, —C(O)N(R³¹)R³¹HetA, —C(O)N(R³¹)HetA, —C(O)HetA,—C(O)N(R³¹)R³¹S(O)₂R³¹; SH, C(S)H, —S(O)₂N(R³¹)₂, —S(O)₂R³¹,—N(R³¹)C(O)R³¹SR³¹, N(R³¹)R³¹S(O)₂R³¹, —N(R³¹)S(O)₂R³¹, aryl, benzyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or two groups of Z₁ and Z₂ are connectedwith each other to make a five or six membered cyclic, heterocyclic orheteroaryl ring, any of which is optionally substituted; R₂₇ and R₂₈ areeach independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy, alkyl,alkylamino, alkylene, alkylether, alkylthio, alkynyl, amido, amino,aryl, arylether, arylalkoxy, arylamino, arylthio, carboxy, cyano,cycloalkyl, ester, halo, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl,heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl, hydroxyl, hydrogen, nitro, thio,sulfonate, sulfonyl and sulfonylamino, any of which is optionallysubstituted; R₂₉ and R₃₀ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkoxy, alkyl, alkylamino, alkylene, alkylether,alkylthio, alkynyl, amido, amino, aryl, arylether, arylalkoxy,arylamino, arylthio, carboxy, cyano, cycloalkyl, ester, halo,haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylamino, heterocycloalkyl,hydroxyl, hydrogen, nitro, thio, sulfonate, sulfonyl and sulfonylamino,or two groups of R₂₉ and R₃₀ are connected with each other to make afive or six membered cyclic, heterocyclic, aryl, or heteroaryl ring, anyof which is optionally substituted; R³¹ is independently, at eachoccurrence, selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-C₁₀alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl,any of which is optionally substituted; and pharmaceutically acceptablesalts thereof
 5. The compound according to claim 1 and having one of theformulas 1-124 as shown in Example 6, or one of the formulas 125-359 asshown in Example
 7. 6. The compound according to claim 1 and having oneof the formulas listed in Table 1 or
 2. 7-8. (canceled)
 9. Apharmaceutical composition comprising a compound according to claim 1and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent, carrier or excipient.
 10. Amethod of treatment of a bacterial infection, said method comprising theapplication of a pharmaceutically suitable amount of a compoundaccording to claim
 1. 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein thebacterial infection is Tuberculosis.
 12. The compound, according toclaim 1, having the general formula I:

wherein m is 0, 1, 2, or 3; n is 1, 2, 3, or 4; o is 1, 2, 3, or 4; A isC₅-C₁₂ heteroaryl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkoxy, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxyl,haloalkyl, oxo, —OR⁵, —OC(O)R⁵, —OC(O)N(R⁵)₂, —C(O)OR⁵, —C(O)R⁵,—C(O)N(R⁵)₂, —CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R⁵)₂, —N(R⁵)C(O)R⁵, —N(R⁵)C(O)N(R⁵)₂,—OR⁵HetA, —OR⁵N(R⁵)₂, —C(O)N(R⁵)R⁵HetA, —C(O)N(R⁵)HetA, —C(O)HetA,—C(O)N(R⁵)R⁵S(O)₂R⁵; SH, C(S)H, —S(O)₂N(R⁵)₂, —S(O)₂R⁵, —N(R⁵)C(O)R⁵SR⁵,—N(R⁵)R⁵S(O)₂R⁴, —N(R⁵)S(O)₂R⁵, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, andheterocyclyl, any of which is optionally substituted; R² is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkylalkyl,—NH₂, —N(R⁶)₂, —C(O)R⁶, —C(O)OR⁶, —C(O)N(R⁶)₂, —S(O)R⁶, —S(O)₂R⁶,—S(O)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or R¹ and R²are connected with each other to make a five or six membered cyclic orheterocyclic ring, any of which is optionally substituted; R³ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl,C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, hydroxyl, —OR⁶, —CN, —NO₂, —N(R⁶)C(O)R⁶,—N(R⁶)C(O)R⁶, —C(O)R⁶, —C(O)OR⁶, —C(O)N(R⁶)₂, —S(O)R⁶, —S(O)₂R⁶,—S(O)₂N(R⁶)₂, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, or two groupsof R³ are connected with each other to make a five or six memberedcyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which is optionally substituted; R⁴is independently, at each occurrence, selected from the group consistingof hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, hydroxyl, —OR⁶,—CN, —NO₂, —NH₂, —N(R⁶)C(O)R⁶, —C(O)R⁶, —C(O)OR⁶, —C(O)N(R⁶)₂, —S(O)R⁶,—S(O)₂R⁶, —S(O)₇N(R⁶)₂, aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, ortwo groups of R⁴ are connected with each other to make a five or sixmembered cyclic or heterocyclic ring, any of which is optionallysubstituted; R⁵ and R⁶ are independently, at each occurrence, selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl,C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl,aryl, benzyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, any of which is optionallysubstituted; and HetA is heteroaryl; and pharmaceutically acceptablesalts thereof.
 13. The compound, according to claim 5, which has one offormula 4, 5, 13, 61, 65, 71, 74, 78, 97, 102, 103, 104, 105, or 117 asshown in Table 1 and FIG.
 8. 14. The compound, according to claim 5,which has one of formula 132-135, 137, 139-140, 147, 151-152, 160, 163,173, 180, 184-185, 193, 195, 199-201, 204, 206-222, 224, 226, 229,231-243, 245-278, 280-286, 290-305, 316, 324, 337, 340, 341, 355 and 356as shown in Table
 2. 15. The compound, according to claim 5, which hasone of formula 4, 5, 13, 61, 65, 71, 74, 78, 97, 102-105, 117, 133,206-210, 220, 231, 232, 235, 236, 257-259, 261, 264, 265, 267, 270, 273,278, 295, 299-305, 337, 340 and 356 as shown in Tables 1-4 and FIG. 7.